Poslednata lineika na Sofia

Mar 14 2013 N/A 1h 15m
Documentary

Bumpy are the pot-holed roads of Bulgaria’s capital Sofia. Doctor Krassi, nurse Mila and driver Plamen fly over them daily at break-neck speed. Together the three form one of 13 ambulance teams providing assistance to over two million people. They zoom around the city on double shifts from one emergency to the next. Ilian Metev’s camera is not aimed at those in need of help – their dignity remains preserved. He focuses instead upon the rescue team Krassi, Mila and Plamen and their wild rides across the city on a never-ending battle with time – a feat almost impossible without humour. The ambulance team fight against a ramshackle health system with passion, selflessness and sometimes near resignation. Ilian Metlev accompanied the trio for more than two years to find images that make poetry of the human figure and this depiction of reality.

Plot

In a city where 13 ambulances struggle to serve 2 million people, Krassi, Mila and Plamen are our unlikely heroes: chain-smoking, filled with humour, relentlessly saving lives against all odds. Yet, the strain of a broken system is taking a human toll: how long can they keep fixing society's injured until they lose their empathy?

Written by

Ilian Metev

Directed by

Ilian Metev

Cast

Krassimir Yordanov, Mila Mikhailova, Plamen Slavkov

Crew

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Production Countries

Croatia, Bulgaria, Germany

Production Companies

Nukleus Film, Chaconna Films, SIA Advertising

Languages

Awards

19 wins & 7 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
402
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA