Bulgaria: Fire Dance Ritual

Bulgaria: Fire Dance Ritual 2020 Directed by Sibylle Smolka Die Feuertänzer aus dem Strandscha-Gebirge

Every year in June, the small Bulgarian village of Balgari celebrates St Constantine with a special ritual. Initiated ‘nestinari’ go into a music-induced trance and dance on bonfires in a display of religious passion.

Country Germany

Production Country Germany

Language German

Spoken Languages Bulgarian , German

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies ARTE , MDR , Telekult

Release Date 1 January 2020

44 mins