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| Jim Caviezel | ... | ||
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Hristo Shopov | ... | |
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Roberto Attias | ... |
Baker
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| Maria Bonnevie | ... | ||
| Francesco De Vito | ... |
Roberto
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Marin Jivkov | ... |
Cecha
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Shaila Rubin | ... |
Vineyard Owner
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Robert Syulev | ... |
Angelo
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Elisabetta Bartolomei | ... |
Woman at Party
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Krasimir Kutzoparov | ... |
Camp Officer
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Krassimir Radkov | ... |
Party Guest
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Diyan Machev | ... |
Party Guest
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Clem Tibber | ... |
Young David
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Adrian McCourt | ... |
David's Father
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Twelve-year-old David escapes from a Communist concentration camp with little more than a compass, a sealed letter, a loaf of bread, and instructions to carry the letter to Copenhagen, Denmark. David is thrust into the free world for the first time as he travels across Europe. His spiritual voyage of discovery, where David slowly loses his instinctive mistrust of humanity and begins to smile, share, trust and ultimately, love, addresses the cruelties, politics, and suffering of warfare while celebrating the unbreakable spirit of a child. Written by Anonymous
In a day when few films are wholesome or uplifting, this film was a breath of fresh air. All those who have made negative remarks about Ben Tibber's performance - it is clear you have never met anyone from Bulgaria. His stoic and serious role was accurate and well done.
As I did not know anything about this movie when I watched it, it seemed slow and at times frustrating. However, I am extremely glad I watched the entire film, as the message of this film is outstanding.
It is unfortunate that many have forgotten that films can be educational as well as entertaining, and uplifting as well as meaningful. Children and adults alike can learn history through films such as I Am David, as they experience stories they may have forever been ignorant of if not for the makers of this film.