Why did the filmmaker make this short documentary? What factors have contributed to Bulgaria's 'demographic catastrophe'? During the video, practice observing - collect your observations to understand the geography of this place. What sticks out to you first? Observe the physical landscape, the human features, the architecture. What do you notice about this place? What conclusions can you draw about life in this town from what you notice and see? What does Yordan (the old man in the video) tell the filmmaker when on the bike tour? In the narration, Yordan talks about - 'back then' - 'used to' - what era is he referring to? When did the prosperity end? Once they stop in at the house to 'get warm', what do Yordan's friends say about life under communism? I don't know how our people do it but they manage to leave - the woman observes. What is she talking about?