Cast

Svetlana Yancheva Alexander Doynov Itschak Fintzi Valcho Kamarashev Katya Paskaleva Petar Popyordanov

Credits

Written by: Petar Popzlatev

Plot

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.

Sinekatalog’s take

The Countess (1989) is a Bulgarian drama directed by Petar Popzlatev. It stars Svetlana Yancheva, Alexander Doynov and Itschak Fintzi. It runs 119 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Awards

• Torino Film Festival 1989: Best Film

Ratings

IMDb: 7.0 / 10 (82 votes)
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