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BEAR WITH ME

by Martin Genovski

synopsis

Retired circus trainer Maxy (80), German born of Jewish origin, who lives with her last living bear Natasha (43) in a parking lot near Amsterdam. But there is one condition - she can stay there only while the bear is alive. The story of one of the last circus trainers of wild animals in Europe and her incredible bond with a bear, told through the time capsule, with stunning archives and a contemporary perspective.

international title: Bear with Me
original title: Bear with Me
country: Bulgaria
sales agent: Autentic
year: 2026
genre: documentary
directed by: Martin Genovski
film run: 84'
screenplay: Martin Genovski, Mikhail Veshim
cinematography by: Vladimir Trifonov
film editing: Bohos Topakbashian
art director: Marieta Tzenova
music: Alexander Kostov
producer: Martichka Bozhilova, Julia Göring, Patrick Hörl, Andreas Martin
line producer: Neda Milanova
production: Agitprop