Made in EU

Set in rural Bulgaria, this drama follows Iva, a textile factory worker who becomes the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in her small town. Despite not having traveled outside her community for years, she faces a wave of accusations and hostility. As the virus spreads and deaths increase, Iva is scapegoated by her employers, her coworkers, her son, and the general public, eventually becoming a social outcast.

The film was directed by Stephan Komandarev, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Simeon Ventsislavov. This is the second film in the director's chronological list of works, following Blaga's Lessons from 2024. The production was a collaboration between Germany, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic, involving companies such as Argo Film, 42film, and Negativ. The cast is led by Gergana Pletnyova in the role of Iva Doneva, appearing alongside Todor Kotsev, Ivaylo Hristov, Gerasim Georgiev, Anastasia Ingilizova, and Ivan Barnev.

Released on February 19, 2026, with a runtime of 109 minutes, the movie has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.5/10 based on 132 votes.