Cannes winners and an Oscar recipient are part of Sofia International Film Festival’s special online selection on Neterra.TV+
In 2025, the Sofia International Film Festival will once again have an online edition on Neterra.TV+, running parallel to in-theater screenings. The online festival will begin two days after the physical edition’s opening and will last exactly one month — from March 15 to April 15.
Viewers from across the country will be able to take part in the film event of the year from the comfort of their homes and on any device that suits them. They will have the chance to watch exciting global films—winners and nominees from prestigious film festivals.
The most awarded festival films of 2024 will be available for viewing on Neterra.TV+ within a 48-hour window. On March 22 and 23, audiences can watch Diamonds and Visiting Hours online on the platform. The 2024 Cannes Grand Prix winner —All We Imagine As Light — along with Armand and Köln 75 will be available online on March 29 and 30.
One of the highlights of the online Sofia International Film Festival selection is this year's Oscar-winning Best Feature Animation — Flow. This film tells the story of a world without humans, where a determined cat survives a great flood. Flow will be available exclusively on Neterra.TV+ for a limited time — April 5 and 6, 2025.
The Shameless, directed by Konstantin Bojanov, will also be part of the Sofia Film Festival online program. The film was included in the official selection of last year's Cannes Film Festival, and Anasuya Sengupta, the lead actress, won the Best Actress award in the "Un Certain Regard" section.
Once again, the program will include the "Last Chance" selection, featuring critically acclaimed works by renowned filmmakers. Some of the highlights include Minamata starring Johnny Depp, Happy as Lazzaro by Alice Rohrwacher starring Adriano Tardiolo, Berlin Alexanderplatz, and many other must-watch films.
Tickets for the online edition of Sofia Film Festival 2025 will go on pre-sale starting March 7 at neterra.tv/plus. Early buyers who purchase a full online pass will receive a special discounted price. No subscription to the platform is required for ticket purchases.
Launched in 1997 as a thematic event under the name Music Film Festival, the Sofia International Film Festival has grown into one of the most significant film events in Central and Eastern Europe. It is the only Bulgarian film festival accredited by FIAPF and is included in the list of the world's 50 most important film industry festivals, as well as in the FIPRESCI calendar. Each year, the festival welcomes distinguished masters of world cinema. Past recipients of the Sofia Award include Wim Wenders, Alan Parker, Terry Gilliam, Jiří Menzel, Béla Tarr, Krzysztof Zanussi, Rangel Valchanov, Georgi Dyulgerov, and many others!
About Neterra.TV+
For the past three years, Neterra.TV+ has hosted numerous major film festivals, including Cinemania, Sofia International Film Festival, CineLibri, Master of Art, Sofia MENAR, Golden Kuker, Early Bird, and more. The platform offers high-quality, original content, including the latest and most exciting Bulgarian and international films, such as Naked Truth About the Zhiguli Band, In the Heart of the Machine, Escape, Petya of My Petya, Elevation, and many more. It also features concerts, live events, and more.** The catalog at Neterra.TV+ is constantly updated and offers options for renting or purchasing content—without requiring a subscription.
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