PRODUCTION STATEMENT

Shakespeare Like a Street Dog" is a bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s works, directed by Valeri Yordanov.

The film brings classic themes to life in a raw, contemporary setting, blending modern street culture with timeless drama. Through a gritty, unfiltered lens, Yordanov explores the clash between tradition and modernity, giving the Bard’s stories a new voice and energy.

Defined by the director himself as an “action-dramedy,” this energetic and intriguingly titled film digs into the bowels of the margins in order to reveal talents buried under destitution. Thanks to the fresh input of casting discoveries Stoimenov, Iliev and Ivanova, Shakespeare Like a Street Dog authentically portrays a fierce reality through the lenses of unyielding dreamers — both the director’s, and his characters’. It therefore takes the shape of a musing suburban tale and melts real-life cruelty into a pot where the mundanity of adult life and the excitement of adolescent fantasy boil together in the same water. 

SYNOPSIS

Three teenagers live in a brutal Roma ghetto in Sofia, Bulgaria.One of them is in love with literature but to make ends meet he needs to become a boxer.

DIRECTOR

Valeri Yordanov is a Bulgarian film director known for his distinct approach to storytelling. His work often explores complex social themes and human emotions, with a focus on raw, authentic narratives. Yordanov's films are characterized by their attention to detail and his ability to bring nuanced characters and thought-provoking stories to the screen.