The Countess

1h 59m
Drama
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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.

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
Samuel Finzi
Unknown
Itzhak Finzi
Psychiatrist

Crew

Petar Popzlatev
Director, Writer
Raymond Vagenstain
Writer
Tzvetana Kolarova
Script Editor
Madlene Radicheva
Editor
Emil Christov
Director of Photography
Vania Bajdarova
Assistant Director
Stoyan Keremidchiev
Line Producer
Georgi Todorov
Production Design
Valentin Kirilov
Sound Designer
Georgi Genkov
Music
Ivan Vencislavov
Recording Supervision

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