Bulgarian film ‘Block’ premieres on HBO Max

The Bulgarian film ‘Block’, directed by Todor Matsanov, has premiered on the streaming platform HBO Max as part of its ‘Bulgarian Productions’ selection. The film is also scheduled for a television premiere on HBO.

Set within a residential apartment building in Sofia during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, the story follows the interconnected lives, fears, and hopes of various residents. The narrative centers on the characters Iva and Viktor, using dreams as a thematic device to explore how individuals seek escape from reality during times of crisis.

In addition to Bulgaria, the film will be available for streaming in Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia. The production, by Phoenix Production, has previously received recognition at the Golden Rose National Film Festival and the Sofia Film Fest, as well as awards at the Kosice International Monthly Film Festival.