"I, as the Jury President for this program, was strongly attracted to how this film depicts elaborately of the human psychology and emotional flows of the main character, who were put in the difficult situations of life that possibly anyone could face. Together with the rhythm created in the process of editing, the way it incorporates natural light, and the outstanding performance that are naturally presented on screen, I believe this film has achieved the quality one could hardly believe that this is the first feature film. As an achievement of this film, I value the fact that the film eagerly seeks for, shares, and presents what's true to us as audience. With the hope for the filmmakers' further exploration in their own approach to cinema, this year's Ingmar Bergman's Debut Award goes out to The Lesson by Petar Valchanov and Kristina Grozeva."