True Story

Episode 62: No Place For You In Our Town with Nikolay Stefanov and Ralitsa Golemanova


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In this episode of the True Story Podcast, Ivona Remundová speaks with director Nikolay Stefanov and producer Ralitsa Golemanova about their gripping documentary No Place for You in Our Town. The film offers an unfiltered look into the lives of a football gang in the post-industrial Bulgarian city of Pernik, a place shaped by economic decline and shifting social landscapes.

Stefanov, a native of Pernik, embedded himself in this world for over three years, capturing the struggles, loyalties, and raw emotions of his protagonists. Together with Golemanova, they discuss the challenges of filming within a subculture often viewed through stereotypes, their approach to observational storytelling, and the ethical dilemmas of depicting radical perspectives.

How does a once-thriving industrial city shape the identities of its people? What happens when a community feels pushed to the margins of society? Listen in as we explore these complex questions and uncover the human side of those often dismissed as outcasts.

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