Mihail left Bulgaria in the 1990s to settle in Montreal, where he raised his daughter, Roza, now an adult, while establishing a reputation as a specialist in contemporary art. Although he pays little attention to his roots, a news piques his interest: an eight-year-old girl from a small Bulgarian village has created incredible paintings that have gone viral online. Soon, a collector tasks him with verifying the authenticity of this phenomenon. Somewhat reluctantly, Mihail embarks on a journey that leads him not only to a child who appears to be a prodigy, but also through the past and towards the future, as he explores the complex relationships between life, art, and human beings.
“Nina Roza” is a fascinating film about the art world, and, above all, the universe that surrounds it, as well as a story about emotions and lost identities. It is an intimate, elegant drama, with touches of humor and a profound sensory dimension; it takes us on a journey between the symbolic and the tangible, showing us that, at times, the journey matters more than the destination.
Winner of the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Canada’s official entry for the Oscars.
