Vasil Holiolchev(1908-1974)
- Cinematographer
Vasil Natanailov Holiolchev is one of the first Bulgarian cinematographers. He was born in Ruse, Bulgaria on December 12, 1908. His family was one of great families in Ohrid, now Macedonia. He graduated in France cinematography's courses. In 1931, he joined the Union of French progressive writers and actors. He has shot the damage from the bombing of Sofia in 1944. Together with a team of operators captures the participation of Bulgarian army against the Germans in World War II. He has shot documentaries "9. IX - Day of Victory" (1945), "Slavic Fest" (1945), " It does not die " (1949). He also has worked as a cinematographer in early Bulgarian movies. He has received some awards at Nationals Film Festivals. He died on December 30, 1974 in Sofia, Bulgaria.