Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Bulgaria Submits ‘Tarika’ for 2026 International Film Race
Bulgaria is sending the movie 'Tarika' to compete in the Oscars!
The film is about a girl named Tarika who might have special abilities.
People in her village accept her at first, but then blame her when animals start dying.
It explores ideas about being good and evil.
The movie was shown at a film festival in London and won an award in India.
It's the director's third movie, and it stars some well-known Bulgarian actors.
Bulgaria has submitted 'Tarika' for the 2026 International Feature Film Oscar.
The film, directed by Milko Lazarov, stars Veseka Valcheva and Zahari Baharov.
'Tarika' premiered at the BFI London Film Festival and won awards in Kolkata.
The film's original Bulgarian title is 'Стадото', which translates to 'The Herd'.
The movie explores themes of tolerance and good vs. evil.
- Who
- Milko Lazarov directed 'Tarika', starring Veseka Valcheva and Zahari Baharov.
- What
- Bulgaria submitted 'Tarika' for the 2026 International Feature Film Oscar race.
- When
- The movie was submitted for the 98th Academy Awards.
- Where
- The film will represent Bulgaria.
- Why
- To compete for the International Feature Film award at the Oscars.
- Movie Title
- Tarika (The Herd)
- Director
- Milko Lazarov
- Lead Actors
- Veseka Valcheva, Zahari Baharov
- Origin Country
- Bulgaria
- Oscar Category
- International Feature Film
- Awards
- Best Film and FIPRESCI Award at Kolkata
- Premiere
- BFI London Film Festival