1984. In the shadow of the Iron Curtain, a nation dares to challenge the gods. Socialist Bulgaria sends its best climbers on the deadly West ridge – 5 reach it, but 4 return. 40 years later, the uncensored truth about the most dramatic events during the expedition are uncovered.
Screenings
The Cruel Way is part of this program:
27/04/2026
14:15
Multisala Modena — Sala 1
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Available
from 08 April
from 08 April
02/05/2026
14:15
Multisala Modena — Sala 1
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Available
from 08 April
from 08 April
Director
Deyan Bararev
Deyan Bararev (born 1987 in Sofia, Bulgaria) has graduated Film and TV Directing in New Bulgarian University. He has written, directed and produced several short films, some of which have garnered awards on festivals. THE CRUEL WAY is his first feature documentary film.
Cast
Metodi Savov, Ivan Valchev, Doychin Vasilev, Kiril Doskov, Nikolay Petkov, Kancho Dolapchiev, Ognyan Baldzhiyski
Gallery
Trento Film Map