Exclusive Seattle Preview: Don't Close Your Eyes

Presented by Itchy Rodent Films.

1980. Banished from his home, Peter seeks solace and guidance from a brotherhood of monks.

2024. Father Paul faces his deepest fear: the potential loss of his faith.

Both men grapple with their trials while, unknowingly, Divine providence weaves their paths together to reveal the ways in which faith and love can heal even the deepest wounds.

Don’t close your eyes to foreign movies with English subtitles.

Don’t close your eyes to hope in times of darkness. Everyone is invited and welcome. All faiths. All walks of life.

Don’t close your eyes to the small miracles in life. Smile and pay it forward.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Bulgaria’s nature, churches and monasteries, Don't Close Your Eyes spent the first month of its 2025 movie theater release at the top of the Bulgarian box office. It continues to move audiences there and around the world. Now, Seattle has a chance to enjoy this powerful film.

1980. Banished from his home, Peter seeks solace and guidance from a brotherhood of monks.

2024. Father Paul faces his deepest fear: the potential loss of his faith.

Both men find redemption in the shadows of doubt while, unknowingly, Divine providence weaves their paths together to reveal the ways in which faith and love can heal even the deepest wounds.

The audience have been unanimously vocal in their positive reception of the film:

"A true gem of faith and love. Such a powerful film that I kept hearing people around me trying to hide their tears. It's very hard for a person to reign in their emotions after such a film." ~ Milena

"Congratulations to the cast and crew. It left a big imprint on my consciousness and soul. I sincerely hope to be able to see it again and for it to reach a wider audience." ~ Lilia

Don't close your eyes for being together at the movies! Join us for this exclusive Seattle preview and a Q&A with local producer Bogdan Darev and local production designer Mariya Apostlova.