BGThe Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science (MON) has initiated an investigation into a short film titled 'Да бъдем себе си' (Let Us Be Ourselves), which was filmed at two schools in Sofia. The film explores a romantic relationship between students and is part of a planned trilogy. It received financial support from the National Culture Fund. The investigation follows a parliamentary inquiry by MP Petar Petrov from the 'Vozvrashdenie' group, who questioned whether the Regional Educational Authority in Sofia had conducted oversight during filming. The ministry confirmed that a commission checked the schools due to an oral complaint regarding the film’s content related to sexual orientation. The film was shot during school breaks and involved student volunteers without payment. School directors stated they were unaware of the script and did not receive approval for using their facilities. Petrov called for the film not to be distributed within schools.
Bias read (Center): The article presents information about a controversial educational project involving LGBTQ themes, but it does not take a clear ideological stance. It reports on the actions of the Ministry of Education and the parliamentary inquiry without overtly favoring either side. While the issue is sensitive,
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 75): The article reports on an ongoing inspection by MОН related to a film with LGBTQ themes filmed in schools. It provides details about the film’s status, funding, and the nature of the investigation. The information aligns with the cross-source consensus. However, the tone slightly leans toward report
