The Music of Sofia (2018)

What is the music of Sofia - the one we all hear?

The Music of Sofia (2018) poster

Every day the 89-year-old Maria Zabova climbs 220 steps to reach the 12 bells of "Alexander Nevski" Catherdral, to get their 23 tons of bronze moving and to beckon the faithfulls to the temple. Ten years ago, scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences started researching the miracle sound of the bells, which is like no other instrument's. Some 150 years ago the family of Victor Limonov started casting bells - and continues to this day. "The Music of Sofia" is a story about people who breathe life into a fading art, about their passion, the voices of 12 bells and whether we still hear them or not.

Director: Kameliya Petrova
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Kiril Prodanov
Editing: Zina Nacheva
Production: Smarthouse Production
Language: български език
Original Language: bg
More Films by Director: Kameliya Petrova
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Music of Sofia about?
Every day the 89-year-old Maria Zabova climbs 220 steps to reach the 12 bells of "Alexander Nevski" Catherdral, to get their 23 tons of bronze moving and to beckon the faithfulls to the temple. Ten years ago, scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences started researching the miracle sound of the bells, which is like no other instrument's. Some 150 years ago the family of Victor Limonov started casting bells - and continues to this day. "The Music of Sofia" is a story about people who breathe life into a fading art, about their passion, the voices of 12 bells and whether we still hear them or not.
Who directed The Music of Sofia?
The Music of Sofia was directed by Kameliya Petrova.
Who stars in The Music of Sofia?
The Music of Sofia stars Maria Zabova.
How long is The Music of Sofia?
The Music of Sofia has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
What genre is The Music of Sofia?
The Music of Sofia is a Documentary film.