Silent Observers (2025)

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With the population in decline, a traditional way of life is ending in a remote, rundown Bulgarian village. This poetic and at times tragicomic film follows the last remaining inhabitants from the perspective of several domesticated animals. There’s a great deal of attention given to sound, light and movement: an overflowing bucket, sunlight dancing in rustling foliage, the ticking sound of ants on the move, and a cowbell clanging in the wind.

Director: Eliza Petkova
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
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Cinematography: Constanze Schmitt
Editing: Hannes Marget
Production: Wood Water Films, Red Carpet
Country: Bulgaria, Germany
Language: български език
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Eliza Petkova
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silent Observers about?
With the population in decline, a traditional way of life is ending in a remote, rundown Bulgarian village. This poetic and at times tragicomic film follows the last remaining inhabitants from the perspective of several domesticated animals. There’s a great deal of attention given to sound, light and movement: an overflowing bucket, sunlight dancing in rustling foliage, the ticking sound of ants on the move, and a cowbell clanging in the wind.
Who directed Silent Observers?
Silent Observers was directed by Eliza Petkova.
How long is Silent Observers?
Silent Observers has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Silent Observers?
Silent Observers is a Documentary film.
Where was Silent Observers produced?
Silent Observers was produced in Bulgaria, Germany.