Zlatyu's Dog is a documentary film about the famous painter Zlatyu Boyadzhiev, known for his exceptional portraits and landscapes. His work is divided into two main periods: until 1951, when he suffered a stroke, and from his partial recovery until his passing. After his stroke, he starts working with his left hand in an entirely different manner, moving from his distinct neoclassical style in a direction of grotesque imagery and expressive color.
The artist often depicts dogs in his work. One particular dog in a famous painting plays the role of distraction from socialist censorship. Eventually "Zlatyu's Dog" became a metaphor for placing something in one's work, which one wants to get removed, in order to distract censorship away from the fundamental.
The artist often depicts dogs in his work. One particular dog in a famous painting plays the role of distraction from socialist censorship. Eventually "Zlatyu's Dog" became a metaphor for placing something in one's work, which one wants to get removed, in order to distract censorship away from the fundamental.
Role: poster art, graphic design, lettering, illustration
Abraxas Films 2025
DIRECTORS/PRODUCERS: Christina Grozeva & Peter Valchanov
SCREENPLAY: Diana Stoykova
DOP: Cyril Prodanov
POWERED BY: Zlatyu Boyadzhiev Foundation
and Bulgarian National Film Center
DIRECTORS/PRODUCERS: Christina Grozeva & Peter Valchanov
SCREENPLAY: Diana Stoykova
DOP: Cyril Prodanov
POWERED BY: Zlatyu Boyadzhiev Foundation
and Bulgarian National Film Center