Cast : Maria BAKALOVA, Raltisa STOYANOVA, Ekaterina KAZAKOVA, Bilyana KAZAKOVA, Vesela KAZAKOVA
2021 / drama / Color / status : completed / long feature-film / All Rights / International collections
A mother stork is shot down from a chimney. A woman suffering from postnatal depression nearly jumps off a balcony. A girl has to deal with the stigma of HIV. A mother looks for magic in the lunar calendar. Fragility and absurdity in this contemporary Bulgarian family are set against the backdrop of violent anti gender-equality protests. Based on a true story.
After Cat in the Wall (Locarno 2019 Competition, SXSW 2020) the activist duo Mina Mileva and Vesela Kazakova (nicknamed the ‘demonic duo’) expose with Borat 2 breakthrough star Maria Bakalova the absurd yet sadly realistic contradictions in Bulgarian society.
Press
“"Women Do Cry ’s raw, pulsating anger and some bravura performances make for an explosive drama that should win hearts and minds." "Offers a powerful, blistering indictment of Bulgaria’s attitude towards women. The trials and trauma of an extended family skillfully reflect a wider society enslaved by patriarchy, prejudice and a blind faith." "Shows an affinity with 2017’s Romanian New Wave landmark 4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days as it blends the personal and political into a provocative, compelling drama." "Feels more like a defiant rallying cry than a lecture, and matches substance and style." "Mileva and Kazakova bring out the best in a fine ensemble cast that includes Kazakova and various members of her family. Ralitsa Stoyanova makes Lora a fierce, formidable character. Borat 2 breakout star Maria Bakalova is exceptional as Sonja."”
Allan Hunter, SCREEN
