Az grafinyata (1989)

A Bulgarian "Drugstore Cowboy." A teenage girl's rebellion through drugs becomes a metaphor for the struggle between individuality and totalitarianism. Amidst the political upheaval of 1968... See full summary »

Director:

Petar Popzlatev

Writers:

Petar Popzlatev, Raymond Vagenstain

Stars:

Svetlana Yancheva, Alexander Doynov, Itschak Fintzi

4 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Svetlana Yancheva	...	Grafinyata (as Svetla Yancheva)
Alexander Doynov	...	Toni
Itschak Fintzi	...	Psychiatrist (as Itzhak Finzi)
Valcho Kamarashev	...	Bay Kolyo-Kutziya Bil
Katya Paskaleva	...	Maria
Petar Popyordanov	...	Boyko
Maria Statulova	...	D-r Gerenska (as Maria Statoulova)
Ilia Dobrev	...	Payryaza
Krystjo Lafazanov	...	Starshinata Penko
Eduard Sachariev	...	Rangel, bashtata na Boyko
Martina Vachkova	...	Biyachkata
Hristo Garbov	...	Nacho
Iren Krivoshieva	...	Vili
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Samuel Finzi

Storyline

A Bulgarian "Drugstore Cowboy." A teenage girl's rebellion through drugs becomes a metaphor for the struggle between individuality and totalitarianism. Amidst the political upheaval of 1968, Sybilla (the "Countess") is sent to a girls' re-education camp when she is caught using drugs. After a failed affair and an abortion, Sybilla's drug use lands her in a mental clinic where she resists efforts to remold her personality. Based on a true story.

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Plot Keywords:

abortion | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

International Film Circuit

Country:

Bulgaria

Language:

Bulgarian English

Release Date:

1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Countess

Company Credits

Production Co:

Boyana Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

119 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

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