CIFF23 - Vasil

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Release date: 18 September 2023

Running time: 93 minutes

Vasil (Ivan Barnev) is a Bulgarian immigrant who has travelled to Spain to find work and a new life. His skills at chess and bridge player lead to Spanish acquaintance Alfredo (Karra Elejalde) offering Vasil a place to stay until he gets his working papers and a new job. An offer which upsets Alfredo’s family. The subject of immigrants is a very divisive one in today’s society. First time feature director Avelina Prat treats the subject with humour and empathy, presenting a more balanced view than can be found in the rhetoric of modern media. Buoyed by an extremely likeable central performance, this is a warm and engaging story of a man with many talents, chief of which is the ability to bring out the best in others. Please note: There will be no ads or trailers, so please arrive promptly at the advertised start time. For more information on the Cheltenham International Film Festival, please visit https://cheltfilm.com/

Original title: CIFF23 - Vasil

Cast: Ivan Barnev, Karra Elejalde, Alexandra Jiménez, Sue Flack, Susi Sánchez

Director: Avelina Prat

Production: 2023

Age restrictions: 15

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