“Atlas of the Universe” by director Paul Negoescu, awarded with a prize from the Berlinale, will be presented at the 24th “Sofia Film Fest on the beach” in Burgas. The premiere is planned for March.

The film follows the story of 10-year-old Philip, who accidentally buys two right shoes and embarks on a search for the left one. His journey takes him to a world between reality and fantasy, where he discovers lessons about himself and the world. The film is a co-production between Romania and Bulgaria.

The director is Paul Negoescu, who is also the screenwriter along with Mihai Mincan. The roles are played by Matei Danciu, Iohanna Milde Kereszturi and others. The producers are Radu Stancu, Ioana Lascar, Poli Angelova and Nikolai Todorov.

The film is suitable for a children's audience and will be screened in Burgas with Bulgarian subtitles.

The world premiere was at the International Film Festival in Berlin.

Paul Negoescu is known for his short films and the debut feature film “One Month in Thailand”. His film “Two Lottery Tickets” achieved box office success, which led to a sequel. “Men of Deeds” won awards at the Romanian Film Awards.

“Sofia Film Fest on the beach” will be held from March 19 to 27, 2026 at the NHK Cultural Center in Burgas. Admission is free.

The festival is organized with the support of Burgas Municipality and is implemented jointly by Art Fest and the “ECOgART” Foundation.

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