Nina Rosa (Nina Roza; also known as Blue flower) is a 2026 Bulgarian-Canadian-Belgian-Italian drama film directed by Genevieve Duloud de Sel from a screenplay by Genevieve Duloud de Sel. The film premiered in Germany (Berlinale Film Festival) on February 16, 2026.
„Nina Rosa“" is an emotional drama with international participation, which combines family history, cultural identities and the search for roots. The film is directed and co-written by Genevieve Duloud de Celle, and the film is a co-production between Canada, Italy, Bulgaria and Belgium, with the participation of the Bulgarian team through the company Ginger Light. The film received the prestigious Silver Bear award for best screenplay at the Berlin International Film Festival - "Berlinale" 2026 - a recognition that places the title among the strongest world dramas of the season.
„Nina Rosa“" tells the story of a family divided between Bulgaria and Canada, with themes of art, exile, parenthood and heritage at the heart of the narrative. The main character – Alexander Raev, returns to difficult memories and questions about the relationship with his mother and his roots, which have been torn apart by geographical and emotional distance.
The film traces the transition between past and present as family bonds and experiences unfold, gathering lost hopes, unspoken grievances, hope, and personal revelations. The plot uses a delicate atmosphere to show how one person's choices and obstacles can affect an entire family, regardless of miles and generations.
Director Genevieve Duloud de Celle builds the film with attention to the subtle psychological impulses of the characters. She relies on calm but sensual scenes that allow the emotional lives of the characters to unfold naturally before the viewer. The tension comes not from dramatic twists, but from the characters' internal struggles - those that remain unspoken and unresolved.
The actors in "„Nina Rosa“" give strong performances that make the story personal and impactful:
Galin Stoev – in the leading role of Alexander Raev, whose quiet struggle with the past and alienation moves the drama forward in a convincing and delicate way.
Michel Tsonchev – as a significant figure in Alexander's life, her role brings additional emotional multi-layering.
Sofia Stanina and Ekaterina Stanina – in key female roles that help unfold family interactions.
Svetlana Yancheva – with a supportive but strong presence that complements the dynamics of the narrative.
Other members of the ensemble also contribute to the richness of the characters and the complex human relationships in the plot.
The acting is aimed at expressing the characters' inner states - their hopes, fears, and aspirations, which intertwine with the search for themselves and the truth about their family.
„Nina Rosa“" is a story about identity, memory, and the search for home, whether it is a physical place or an inner feeling. The film asks questions about what it means to be torn between two cultures and what we carry with us even when we are separated from our homeland. The work also explores the theme of art as a way to cope with pain and loss, as well as the role of family relationships in shaping personal destiny.
„Nina Rosa“" is a delicately and beautifully told story that does not resort to dramatic twists and turns, but relies on nuances, emotional depth and human honesty. With an excellent acting ensemble and stylish direction by Genevieve Duloud de Sel, the film deservedly won a high international award and leaves a lasting mark as one of the most impressive dramas of 2026.
