NOVA
A conversation about the film
Atanas Mihaylov and Tervel Pulev discuss the story and its mission.
Films with a Mission · Bulgaria 2025
ONE GRAM OF LIFE
From true stories to the big screen. A film that turned a difficult subject into a conversation and continued its journey far beyond Bulgaria.
▶ Watch the trailerFilm stills ↓137,092viewers in 2025
No. 1most-watched Bulgarian film of 2025
BGN 1,720,554box-office revenue in 2025
+68%growth in the second weekend
The story behind the film
Four stories. One school. Consequences that affect everyone.
“One Gram of Life” is based on true incidents and events. The stories follow not only children who begin using drugs, but also their friends, loved ones and families.
A story about choices, pressure from the environment and the conversation that needs to begin in time.
Filming began in May 2025 after extensive preparation, casting and rehearsals.
Stills · behind the scenes · audience meetings
The film through different moments.
A selection of images from the film, production process, premieres and audience meetings.
Watch · listen · learn more
The story continues beyond the film.
Gramofona News
The road to the screen
Preparation, rehearsals and the responsibility behind the project.
2026 · beyond Bulgaria
WORLDTOUR OF “ONE GRAM OF LIFE”
🇪🇸 MadridSpain
🇩🇪 BerlinGermany
🇬🇧 LondonUnited Kingdom
🇺🇸 ChicagoUnited States
🇺🇸 Las VegasUnited States
🇨🇦 TorontoCanada
🇦🇹 ViennaAustria
🇱🇺 LuxembourgLuxembourg
🇺🇸 New YorkUnited States
In January 2026, the film began its international journey. Some of the first European screenings sold out and additional dates were added.
Behind the scenes
There is a long road before a premiere.
27.05
Filming begins
The shooting period began on 27 May 2025. The story is built around four different storylines that intersect in a school environment.
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Stories connected as one
Different causes, different families and different consequences — told without reducing the problem to one single image.
Atanas Mihaylovdirector · screenwriter
Emiliyan Dechevcinematographer
Ivaylo Zaharievcast
Kaloyan M. Paterkovcast
Tervel Pulevcast
Dobrinka Glavinchevacast
Simona Yordanovacast
Pro Sky Cinema · Devil Cinema Groupproduction
The film in the media
The conversation continues.
BTA
No. 1 Bulgarian film of 2025
Official audience and box-office data.
NOVA
+68% in the second weekend
Unusual growth after the premiere.
BNR
The truth about parental mistakes
Actors and images from the film.
Sofia Film Fest
“One Gram of Life” on the festival screen
The film is part of the program in March 2026.
BTA · World
The world tour begins
Europe, the United States and Canada.
BTA · Behind the Scenes
The start of filming
The story before it reached the cinema screen.