Warden of the Dead (2007)
A thirteen year old kid, "the boy", lives and works in a cemetery. The cemetery is his whole life, and growing up with the dead instills in him an obsession and respect for death. His friends depend on him: An unhappy old man, a former political prisoner yearning for death, and makeup artist for deceased, a former artist who dreams of painting a masterpiece. The boy does what he can to help them. The old man attempts suicide, but upon learning the date of his death and seeing his beautiful plot chosen for him by the boy, he is able to bear his life. Upon meeting the beautiful Maria, "the boy" gives the former artist a surprise date with her. But when Maria and the artist become closer, the boy realizes that she is the daughter of the old man. The kid thinks the old man would die unhappy if he knew of her existence and so decides to hide the truth.
Cast
- Vladimir Georgiev - The Boy
- Samuel Finzi - Ivan
- Itzhak Finzi - Angel
- Diana Dobreva - Maria
- Nikolai Urumov - Director of the Cemetery
Screenplay
Keywords
cemetery, painter, old friends, death of parent, impossible love, lost child, dead enemy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Warden of the Dead about?
- A thirteen year old kid, "the boy", lives and works in a cemetery. The cemetery is his whole life, and growing up with the dead instills in him an obsession and respect for death. His friends depend on him: An unhappy old man, a former political prisoner yearning for death, and makeup artist for deceased, a former artist who dreams of painting a masterpiece. The boy does what he can to help them. The old man attempts suicide, but upon learning the date of his death and seeing his beautiful plot chosen for him by the boy, he is able to bear his life. Upon meeting the beautiful Maria, "the boy" gives the former artist a surprise date with her. But when Maria and the artist become closer, the boy realizes that she is the daughter of the old man. The kid thinks the old man would die unhappy if he knew of her existence and so decides to hide the truth.
- Who directed Warden of the Dead?
- Warden of the Dead was directed by Ilian Simeonov.
- Who stars in Warden of the Dead?
- Warden of the Dead stars Vladimir Georgiev, Samuel Finzi, Itzhak Finzi, Diana Dobreva, Nikolai Urumov.
- How long is Warden of the Dead?
- Warden of the Dead has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Warden of the Dead?
- Warden of the Dead is a Drama film.
- Where was Warden of the Dead produced?
- Warden of the Dead was produced in Bulgaria.