Germ

Directed by Lilyana Alexandrova

Synopsis:
On a hot summer day in a Bulgarian town, Alex, a quiet 16 year old boy, gets convinced to steal alcohol for his friends for tonight's big party, from his father who likes to drink.

Director Statement:
The story is inspired by my own and my friends childhood. Son and Dad connection is something which is kept through my family, from my father, his father and beyond. I want to share this connection which played an essential role of my personality growing up through the main character's perspective. Hanging out with friends instead of family was something which helped me understand the key differences between the two. From one hand your father is a teacher, a guide through your life, on the other, he is someone you would never want to be but you will still fight for him This connection is filled with coldness and regrets but most importantly with love. A love which you are hardly allowed to show.