... the Bulgarian film "The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner."
A tightly woven tale, which artfully transports the viewer on a non-linear journey between an escape from the repressive communism of the past and a two-wheeled spiritual journey of the present.
Backgammon serves as the family and generational unifier to allow a grandson to heal from a tragic accident and once again place his feet firmly on the ground and fulfill his grandfather’s proclamation -- “Destiny is the dice in your hand and what happens after that depends on your skill and luck.”
A film about life, loss, repression, freedom, the love of family, survival, and most of all – self-discovery. “The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner” is the recipient of this year’s SIGNIS Award.
