Veselin Branev


Veselin Nedelchev Branev was a Bulgarian film director, screenwriter, film critic and writer.

Life and career

The brother of the director, Branev graduated in law at the Sofia University, and then studied film directing in Berlin. From 1957 he was active as a screenwriter at Boyana Film, and in 1983 he made his directorial film debut with Hotel Central, which was entered into the competition at the 40th Venice International Film Festival to large critical acclaim.
Branev was also active as a columnist and film critic, working for prominent publications such as ' and '. In 1997 he moved to Canada, where he mainly focused on his literary activity. His 2007 semi-autobiographical novel Sledeniyat chovek, raised a critical stir and large controversies in his home country.
During his life he was the recipient of several awards and accolades, including the Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius, and the Golden Rose Award.

Death

He died on 21 February 2014, at the age of 81.