MORALITY IS GOODNESS

MORALITY IS GOODNESS – Bulgaria, 87 min., Documentary

Director: Veselin Dimanov

Writer: Veselin Dimanov

The film “” follows the life path of legal scholar and public intellectual Prof. Christian Takov against the background of historical events of the last decades in Bulgaria. Professor Takov has been one of the most prominent figures in rule of law debates in Bulgaria and has drawn on his research and ideas to reflect on the relationship between morality and the law. His work and public statements shone a merciless light on the challenges encountered on the path to establish rule of law, but also gave hope to those who treasure democracy.

The film presents numerous painstakingly researched and previously unpublished archival footage and documents, as well as a series of interviews with the family, colleagues, friends and collaborators of Prof. Takov. Taken together, they successively build the image of the famous lawyer, intellectual and public figure and open a door to his world.

The most-watched Bulgarian documentary film in cinemas since 1989

Won Best Debut in Documentary Cinema for Veselin Dimanov at the “Vasil Gendov” 2023 Awards by the Union of Bulgarian Filmmakers.