Shears

Shears tells the story of four stars of Bulgarian hairdressing who developed their art during the Communist era in the country. The documentary is weaved from present-day interviews with the characters and carefully selected archive footage from the 1960s to 1980s. The four characters share their experiences - personal and professional - from living under a restrictive political regime that affects every aspect of existence. Their narratives are down to earth and full of humor, yet the difficult reality of the times transpires through them. While seemingly a story about the hairdressing art, Shears offers an insight into the effects of a political regime on the everyday life, careers and dreams of people.