The Countess (1989)
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.
Director: Petar Popzlatev
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: August 18, 1989
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
Screenplay
- Petar Popzlatev
- Raymond Vagenstain
- Tzvetana Kolarova (Script Editor)
Music: Georgi Genkov
Cinematography: Emil Christov
Editing: Madlene Radicheva
Production: Boyana Film
Country: Bulgaria
Language: български език
Original Language: bg
Keywords
abortion
More Films by Director: Petar Popzlatev
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Countess about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Countess?
- The Countess was directed by Petar Popzlatev.
- Who stars in The Countess?
- The Countess stars Svetlana Yancheva, Alexander Doynov, Valcho Kamarashev, Katya Paskaleva, Petar Popyordanov, Maria Statulova.
- How long is The Countess?
- The Countess has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is The Countess?
- The Countess is a Drama film.
- Where was The Countess produced?
- The Countess was produced in Bulgaria.