Because I Love Bad Weather

Because I Love Bad Weather
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Yana Lekarska
Written by	Yana Lekarska
Produced by	Alexander Kalinov Bogomil Kalinov Kalin Kalinov
Starring	Neda Spasova Vladimir Mihaylov
Cinematography	Mladen Minev
Edited by	Donka Ivanova
Music by	Boris Karadimtchev
Production company	Invictus
Release dates	March 16, 2024 (2024-03-16) (SIFF) April 5, 2024 (2024-04-05) (Bulgaria)
Running time	100 minutes
Country	Bulgaria
Language	Bulgarian

Because I Love Bad Weather (Bulgarian: Защото обичам лошото време) is a 2024 Bulgarian romantic comedy-drama film[1] written and directed by Yana Lekarska in her directorial debut.[2] Starring Neda Spasova and Vladimir Mihaylov[3] accompanied by Boryana Puncheva, Eleni Dekidis, Ivan Barnev and Veselin Rankov.[4]

Synopsis

Irina is a young woman trapped in her own life who longs to be truly happy. She searches for her lost joy and forgotten dreams, she meets again with Boris, an old friend she hasn't seen since her childhood.[5]

Cast

• Neda Spasova as Irina
• Vladimir Mihaylov as Boris
• Boryana Puncheva as Miss Temenuga
• Eleni Dekidis as Maria
• Ivan Barnev as Radio Host
• Veselin Rankov as Dimo

Production

Principal photography began on May 27, 2023,[6] and ended on June 16, 2023,[7] in Varvara, Ahtopol and Sinemorets, Bulgaria.[8][9][10]

Release

It had its premiere on March 16, 2024, at the 28th Sofia International Film Festival,[11] then was commercially released on April 5, 2024, in Bulgarian theaters.[12]

Accolades

Year	Award / Festival	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2024	28th Sofia International Film Festival	Grand Prix	Because I Love Bad Weather	Nominated	[13]
		Audience Award		Won
	Vasil Gendov Awards	Best Feature Film		Nominated	[14][15]
		Best Actress	Neda Spasova	Nominated
		Best Actor	Vladimir Mihaylov	Nominated
		Best Screenplay	Yana Lekarska	Nominated
		Best Debut Film	Because I Love Bad Weather	Nominated

References

1. "Неда Спасова и Владо Михайлов заснеха "Защото обичам". Art Portal News (in Bulgarian). 2023-06-18. Archived from the original on 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
2. "Екипът на "Защото обичам лошото време" разказва". Radio Bulgaria (in Bulgarian). Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
3. "Неда Спасова и Владо Михайлов: "Защото обичам лошото време" е за втория шанс". Nova (in Bulgarian). Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
4. Чертова, Марина. "Режисьорът Яна Лекарска пред Lupa.bg: Иска ми се "Защото обичам лошото време" да стопли душата на зрителите". Lupa. Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
5. "Филмът "Защото обичам лошото време" е в кината от днес". Eva (in Bulgarian). Archived from the original on 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
6. "27 май 2023. Първи снимачен ден". Facebook. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
7. Lambrinova, Katerina. "PRODUCTION: Bulgarian Director Yana Lekarska Wraps Shooting Debut Feature Because I Love Bad Weather". Film New Europe. Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
8. Томова, Екатерина. "Режисьорът Яна Лекарска пред "Телеграф": Заснехме за 18 дни "Защото обичам лошото време"!". Telegraph (in Bulgarian). Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
9. "Новият български филм "Защото обичам лошото време" тръгва по кината в цялата страна от 5 април". Bulgarian News Agency (in Bulgarian). Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
10. "Приключиха снимките на новия български филм "Защото обичам лошото време"". Bulgarian National Film Center. Archived from the original on 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
11. Атанасова, Надя. "Защото обичам лошото време с премиера на София филм фест". Radio Bulgaria (in Bulgarian). Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
12. "Бляскава премиера за новия български филм "Защото обичам лошото време"". БГ Радио (in Bulgarian). Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
13. Димитрова, Кремена (2024-03-25). "Наградите на София Филм Фест - 2024". Bulgarian National Film Center (in Bulgarian). Archived from the original on 2024-07-16. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
14. "Номинации за наградите на Съюза на филмовите дейци "Васил Гендов" 2024". Kinoto.bg. Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
15. Lambrinova, Katerina. "Bulgarian/German Coproductions Win Awards at Vasil Gendov Awards 2024". Film New Europe. Archived from the original on 2024-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-22.

External links

• Because I Love Bad Weather at IMDb