The Funeral
Погребението
“Grief was expected. Chaos was not.”
Synopsis
In a small Bulgarian village, two estranged sisters, Lina and Mila, reunite for their father’s funeral, only to find themselves caught in a whirlwind of absurd and comical misunderstandings. Accompanied by Lina’s foreign boyfriend, George, the family faces a series of chaotic events — swapped bodies, broken hearses, chicken chases, unexpected calls from beyond the grave, and heartfelt confessions. Amid the unfolding chaos, the sisters begin to mend their relationship, and Lina realizes just how important her roots truly are.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Petya Maleshevska
- Original Title
- Погребението
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian, English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- NATFA “Krastyo Sarafov"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Petya Maleshevska
Vasilena Lakova
Magdalena Taneva
Department Leadership Roster
Petya Maleshevska
Director
Vasilena Lakova
Editor
Magdalena Taneva
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Funeral
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What is The Funeral about?
In a small Bulgarian village, two estranged sisters, Lina and Mila, reunite for their father’s funeral, only to find themselves caught in a whirlwind of absurd and comical misunderstandings. Accompanied by Lina’s foreign boyfriend, George, the family faces a series of chaotic events — swapped bodies, broken hearses, chicken chases, unexpected calls from beyond the grave, and heartfelt confessions. Amid the unfolding chaos, the sisters begin to mend their relationship, and Lina realizes just how important her roots truly are.
Who directed The Funeral?
The Funeral was directed by Petya Maleshevska.
Who stars in The Funeral?
The principal cast of The Funeral includes Elena Telbis, Mila Bancheva, Kuncho Kunev, Borislav Popov, Dimitar Selenski.
When was The Funeral released and how long is it?
The Funeral was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 26m.