film profile]). Borislava’s passive behaviour makes her an easy prey for aggressive guys and she almost gets raped at school, which traumatises her deeply. In order to help her gain self-confidence, her grandfather signs her up for judo classes. There she discovers a whole new universe in which challenges should be met head-on.
As Milchev further elaborates, "This is a film about the voluntary confrontation with problems, about active failure. Borislava collects the puzzle of her personality, so the frightened and passive girl becomes a mature person as she embraces the idea of responsibility. What makes this story important to me is the closely observed transformation of the character as she learns to face life's battles. In fact, real growth comes when this clash becomes conscious and fearless."
film profile]). Borislava’s passive behaviour makes her an easy prey for aggressive guys and she almost gets raped at school, which traumatises her deeply. In order to help her gain self-confidence, her grandfather signs her up for judo classes. There she discovers a whole new universe in which challenges should be met head-on.
As Milchev further elaborates, "This is a film about the voluntary confrontation with problems, about active failure. Borislava collects the puzzle of her personality, so the frightened and passive girl becomes a mature person as she embraces the idea of responsibility. What makes this story important to me is the closely observed transformation of the character as she learns to face life's battles. In fact, real growth comes when this clash becomes conscious and fearless."