Published in Bulgaria - Social interactions and entertainment - 0 - 29 May 17 08:09
The Golden Apple is a fantasy animated series, based on Eastern European mythology and folklore.
The story takes place in a vast mountain world, where the fogs come out of the hair of the powerful Zmei spirits, and the personified seasons walk the great forests. It is an epic Balkan fantasy world in which people use magic bells to battle the nightmares – huge shape shifters that feed on human suffering, but also a world in which the song of a Samodiva nymph can be both the most blessed of gifts and the most hated of curses.
Although it is based in an exotic fantasy setting, the narrative of the show will deal with contemporary issues, with which the modern viewer can easily associate – it is a coming of age story, set in a complicated fantasy world faced with climate change, the effects of uncontrolled industrialisation, xenophobia, social exclusion, racism and prolonged conflict.
The city of Khan is based on the old city of Plovdiv, taking after it the position, the hills, as well as the architecture. The culture and the rose fields surrounding it are inspired by Karlovo, Bulgaria.
The colours and architecture of Kukerovo capture the spirit of Plovdiv and Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.
Iskra’s office and the city hall of Khan are inspired by elements of the Rila monastery and Sofias old mineral baths, as well as the late Bulgarian King Boris IIIs palace and his office.
Hello, friends! For the last five years we have been developing the world of The Golden Apple, while traveling around Bulgaria and immersing ourselves in the incredible atmosphere of the old cities. In fact, the majority of our main locations are based on real life places and the architecture of the series is strongly inspired by some of the most beautiful, enchanted Bulgarian monasteries, fortresses and towns.
If you want to see more of the captivating world of The Golden Apple, you can support us via Indiegogo and share our campaign:Â https://igg.me/at/goldenapple
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