ACROSS THE NAKED HILLS

Dimitar Kutmanov

Bulgaria Ι 27′ Ι 2024

In a remote countryside region, Zhana, a quiet girl under the oppressive guardianship of foster manipulative father Danail, finds solace in visiting a scrawny dog, chained in an abandoned quarry. Their secret bond is shattered when Danail catches Zhana caring for the dog, plunging her into fear and doubt. As tensions escalate, Zhana gathers the courage to confront her oppressor, sparking a chilling confrontation that tests Zhana’s resilience and determination to escape her suffocating existence.

Director: Dimitar Kutmanov