Nestinari: The Dancers of Fire.

About this film

I directed this 4 camera shoot to show the ancient pagan ritual of fire dancing, which was spectacular and informative. All shot in South-East Bulgaria, where we witnessed this amazing annual ritual. The 'Nestinari', or fire dancers are believed to be blessed by St Constantine and the rituals, which include sacrificing a live sheep, dancing on red hot embers and drinking from a natural well deep in the forest, all take place on this Saints day. This documentary has yet to be shown by a broadcaster and i believe is available.

Cast

• 
  Lina Kaneva
  Presenter

Crew

• 
  Kamen Alex
  2nd Camera
• 
  Nasko Gerganov
  3rd Camera
• 
  Victor Savakov
  4th Camera
• 
  Denise Buchholz
  Production Co-Ordinator
• 
  Si Wall
  Director
• 
  Si Wall
  1st Camera