Zlatina Ruseva

Zlatina Russeva is an experienced documentary film maker. She is a graduate of the National Institute of Theatrical Studies "Krastiu Sarafov" (NATFA), specializing in cinema and television directing. The films which she made in Bulgaria caused huge reactions from the authorities and were seen as an attempt to undermine the "beautiful" socialist reality. She has traveled widely around the world, from Africa to Ykutia, Chukotka and Kalima, which has helped her to develop her many-layered view of reality. Her meetings with people in extreme situations have helped her touch the real essence of mankind. The theme of memory, preservation of real values in situations of crisis lies at the basis of her work.