Daga - stories in pictures (2016)

Leonid Yovchev is trying to find the first issue of “DAGA” magazine – the favorite comics magazine from his childhood.

Daga - stories in pictures (2016) poster

The film is a study of a cultural phenomenon. In the midst of socialism - 1979 - in Bulgaria appears a magazine advocating Western influence – the comics art. “DAGA” exists for more than ten years and has a huge circulation – 300,000. This is a unique comics magazine, not only in Bulgaria but throughout the former Soviet bloc. Some of the series and the characters are still living today in the minds of the readers, shaping their personalities.

Director: Maria Nikolova
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
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Cinematography: Wojciech Todorow
Production: Gekkon Animation Studio, Four Hands Studio
Country: Bulgaria
Language: български език
Original Language: bg
More Films by Director: Maria Nikolova
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daga - stories in pictures about?
The film is a study of a cultural phenomenon. In the midst of socialism - 1979 - in Bulgaria appears a magazine advocating Western influence – the comics art. “DAGA” exists for more than ten years and has a huge circulation – 300,000. This is a unique comics magazine, not only in Bulgaria but throughout the former Soviet bloc. Some of the series and the characters are still living today in the minds of the readers, shaping their personalities.
Who directed Daga - stories in pictures?
Daga - stories in pictures was directed by Maria Nikolova.
Who stars in Daga - stories in pictures?
Daga - stories in pictures stars Leonid Yovchev, Anton Staykov.
How long is Daga - stories in pictures?
Daga - stories in pictures has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is Daga - stories in pictures?
Daga - stories in pictures is a Documentary film.
Where was Daga - stories in pictures produced?
Daga - stories in pictures was produced in Bulgaria.