Mission: London

This film (drama)Also known asМисия Лондон，is aBulgaria, UK, Hungary, Macedonia, SwedenProducerwomen sex，At2010Released in year 。The dialogue language isEnglish, Bulgarian, Russian，Current Douban rating6.9(For reference only)。

The highest-grossing domestic film in Bulgarian history. In recent years, Bulgarian films such as "Dark Gray" and "Under the Bulgarian Sky" have won awards at the Moscow and Tokyo film festivals, and domestically, people have finally seen a comedy that can compete with Hollywood. Directed by Dimitar Mitovski, "Mission: London" was released locally on April 16 and sold 140,000 tickets in ten days, breaking the record set by "Avatar," and has so far attracted a total of 350,000 viewers, making it the highest-grossing domestic film in Bulgarian history. The film's script is based on a novel by Alek Popov. The story is set in the Bulgarian embassy in London, where officials have little to do other than exchange cigarettes and alcohol with local Bulgarian expatriates using their diplomatic privileges. However, after Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007, the situation changed dramatically, and the president's wife hopes to invite Queen Elizabeth II to a celebratory dinner, prompting the new ambassador, Varadin, to take office. The film, set against the backdrop of London, is filled with music from David Bowie, Blur, and the Sex Pistols, and can be considered the most internationally appealing Bulgarian film to date. The cast includes Alan Ford, Ralph Brown, and Georgi Staykov, who appeared in the Swedish film "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" series. The latter plays a character that is almost a reflection of his real-life self—a Bulgarian version of Robert De Niro. In the film, many public figures from Bulgaria, including musicians and politicians, appear; however, director Mitovski and screenwriter Popov do not let the film devolve into mere parody. The film is marked by witty dialogue and a tight pace throughout, making it a cross-border comedy. Furthermore, from a technical standpoint, with an investment of 1.5 million euros, "Mission: London" is the most mature film in Bulgaria to date, and it has received high praise domestically. It is also considered a strong candidate for Bulgaria's Oscar submission for Best Foreign Language Film this year.