The Woman Who

Sewed the Flag

The Woman Who Sewed the Flag is a dance film highlighting the stories of 11 notable Bulgaria women from history who stand out with their courage, innovativeness, and radical care for others.

The film is realised with the financial support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bulgaria.

The project is realised with the special support of studio Wayne McGregor, London, within their residency program freespace.

Credits:

DIRECTOR Stephanie Handjiiska

CHOREOGRAPHY Stephanie Handjiiska in collaboration with the dancers

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Samira Oberberg

MUSIC Georgi Atanassov

MUSIC TRAILER Assen Vaptsarov & Dennis Popstoev

ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHER Elena Marinova

DANCERS Aleksandra Derecka, Alessia Tomassi, Anna Evans, Elisa Stebel, Elena Marinova, Friederike Zinn, Hristiana Vazharova, Jade Lemon, Mandy Tan, Tessa Nichols, Trinity Maguire-Toombs

STEADICAM OPERATOR Aadhar Gupta 1st AC Irys Steel 2nd AC Anastassia Radtsenko COSTUMES Veronica Blagoeva COSTUME DESIGNERS Celia Calderón & Matthew Duffy MAKEUP Emily Nikolova, Esra Kurtul, Niamh Craddock, Velina Marinova EDITOR Katie Edwards COLOUR CORRECTIONS Lyubomir Balabanov PHOTOGRAPHER Tufael Kabiri BTS PHOTOGRAPHER Ana Noakes GRAPHIC DESIGN Albena Kazakova PROJECT MANAGEMENT Shirin Hodzheva RESEARCH LEAD Sofia Yolova PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Peter Gentchev

PRODUCTION COMPANY Man with a Hat Foundation EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Stephanie Handjiiska

This dance film beautifully intertwines history with artistry, honoring the innovative and resilient Bulgarian women who shaped the past with their radical care and unwavering courage.

Natasha David
Dance Critic
“The Woman Who Sewed the Flag” powerfully celebrates 11 courageous Bulgarian women, blending history and dance to honor their lasting impact.

Bonnie Bird Theatre