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8.1/10 (IMDB)

The Black Sea

1h 33m Comedy | Drama

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The Black Sea

Khalid, from Brooklyn, gets stuck in a small resort town on the Black Sea after chasing a money opportunity that goes wrong.

Being the only black guy in the town, he quickly becomes the center of attention and finds an unexpected connection with a local.

Director

Crystal Moselle, Derrick B. Harden

Cast

Derrick B. Harden, Irmena Chichikova

Rating

R

Year

2025

Country

United States

Language

English, Bulgarian


Main Trailer


Reviews

  • "Moselle and Harden work with a subtle naturalistic touch that makes for a quietly sweet movie about unlikely redemption."
    - New York Times
  • "Everyone here, from in front of and behind the camera, is discovering life in real time."
    - indieWire
  • "A captivating, funny and heartfelt story brimming with warmth, tenderness and wit."
    - NYC Movie Guru
  • "Nothing ever feels forced and as refreshing as it is to wander around Bulgaria alongside [its lead character], the feeling of possibility in his own life is what’s enthralling."
    - Moveable Fest
  • "Partially inspired by Harden’s experiences in Bulgaria, the film delivers with tenderness on its promise of found family in the most unexpected of places, complete with comedic strokes."
    - Cineuropa
  • "A charming human story that’s well worth seeking out, not just for the humanistic tale being told but also due to the undeniable charm and charisma of Harden as an actor/character."
    - The Weekend Warrior
  • "It’s another fish-out-of-water story, about finding a place, no matter where you are, and making it your home. With honesty and grace, Moselle and Harden bring a slice of New York to THE BLACK SEA."
    - AMovieGuy.com
  • "For Harden, it’s an impressive debut that raises questions about the difference between a tourist, refugee, and immigrant, and explores how sometimes you have to travel a long physical distance to find what’s always been inside yourself."
    - Austin Chronicle

Awards

  • Nashville Film Festival

Festivals

  • South by Southwest Film Festival
  • Heartland Int'l Film Festival
  • Philadelphia Int'l Film Festival
  • San Diego Int'l Film Festival
  • St. Louis Int'l Film Festival
  • Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival
  • Seattle Int'l Film Festival
  • Mill Valley Film Festival
  • Middleburg Film Festival
  • New Hampshire Film Festival
  • and more...