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Overview

User Rating:
7.5/10   1,471 votes
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Director:
Javor Gardev
Writers:
Vladislav Todorov (novel)
Vladislav Todorov (script)
Contact:
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Release Date:
25 September 2008 (Bulgaria) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Mystery more
Tagline:
The night of the man who chewed asphalt.
Plot:
Moth is freed on parole after spending time in prison on wrongful conviction of murder. Jailed shortly before the Bulgarian communist coup of 1944... more | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
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Awards:
10 wins & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(13 articles)
Remains of the Day: Moore Time Towards Fiction, Worthington a Tourist
 (From ioncinema. 4 August 2009)
SFIFF52 Review: Zift
 (From JustPressPlay. 25 April 2009, 8:40 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
I feel like watching Zift again... more (20 total)

Cast

  (Credited cast)

Zahary Baharov ... Moth
Tanya Ilieva ... Ada
Vladimir Penev ... Slug
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dimo Alexiev ... Private
Tzvetan Alexiev ... Grater
Antony Argirov ... Tipsy Student 1
Gergana Arnaudova ... Pioneer Group Leader
Blagovest Blagoev ... Man with Mustaches
Tsvetan Dimitrov ... Sergeant Major
Sava Dragunchev ... Waiter
Ian Georgiev ... Jony
Alexander Kadiev ... Tipsy Student 3
Ivo Krastev ... Superintendent
Anastassia Liutova ... Nurse
Simeon Lyutakov ... Man with cotton balls in his ears
Mariana Makova ... The Insect Merchant
Veselin Mezekliev ... Warden 3
Jordan Mutafov ... Bijou
Mihail Mutafov ... Van Wurst-the Eye
Danail Obretenov ... Man with Bowtie
Velislav Pavlov ... Barman
Hristo Petkov ... Deputy Chief Gravedigger
Snezhina Petrova ... Doctor
Pavlin Petrunov ... Tipsy Student 2
Iliya Raev ... Lia Raev
Djoko Rosic ... Priest
Vasil Ryahov ... Warden 2
Yosif Shamli ... Raycho the Skin
Yordan Slaveikov ... Man with bottle of Buza
Bojka Velkova ... Lady at the Bar

Yavor Veselinov ... Valentine
Svetla Yancheva ... Swarthy Gypsy
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Additional Details

Parents Guide:
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Runtime:
Bulgaria:92 min | Argentina:92 min (Mar del Plata Film Festival)
Country:
Bulgaria
Language:
Bulgarian
Color:
Black and White
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Certification:
Argentina:16 | Hong Kong:III (Hong Kong International Film Festival)
Filming Locations:
Bulgaria more
Company:
Bulgarian National Film Center more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The scenes set in the 1960s were shot in 35mm, the scenes set in the 1940s were shot in 16mm, and the scenes set earlier than that were shot in 8mm. more
Movie Connections:
References Gilda (1946) more

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User Comments

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15 out of 26 people found the following comment useful.
I feel like watching Zift again..., 29 December 2008
10/10
Author: rain_81 from Bulgaria

I saw the trailer first and thought it's great but it surely wasn't the reason took me to the cinema.I know Yavor Gardev is absolutely brilliant theater director and just couldn't wait to see his film debut. I like the movie is black and white, it's different from the usual American commercial rubbish. I love to see Snezhina Petrova even in that small bit, she is incredible...just adore her way of expression! I think Zahary Baharov is the right choice for the leading role, I was impressed by his voice-very emotional and touching. Have to admit I didn't understand some parts of the movie 'cause it's just full with a lot of symbols, difficult to catch all of them. The film is not perfect but it's a sign someone is trying to create something really good and competitive.I go to the cinema once in a blue moon but this time I went to see Zift for a special reason- to support the Bulgarian cinematography. And I'd like to do it again....sure I will and expecting a new film from Yavor Gardev /I'm really proud with his success in Russia/.

Regards :)

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