The Countess (1989)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | bg |
| Popularity | 0.783 |
Directed By
Petar Popzlatev
Crew
Emil Christov
Georgi Todorov
Madlene Radicheva
Petar Popzlatev
Valentin Kirilov
Georgi Genkov
Ivan Vencislavov
Stoyan Keremidchiev
Tzvetana Kolarova
Vania Bajdarova
Petar Popzlatev
Raymond Vagenstain
TOP CAST
Svetlana Yancheva
The Countess
Alexander Doynov
Toni
Valcho Kamarashev
Bay Kolyo-Kutziya Bil
Katya Paskaleva
Maria
Petar Popyordanov
Boyko
Maria Statulova
D-r Gerenska
Ilia Dobrev
Payryaza
Krastyo Lafazanov
Starshinata Penko
Eduard Sachariev
Rangel, Boyko's father
Martina Vachkova
Biyachkata
Hristo Garbov
Nacho
Iren Krivoshieva
Vili
Itzhak Finzi
Psychiatrist
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