The Countess

1h 59min

Drama

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

Svetlana Yancheva

The Countess
Valcho Kamarashev

Valcho Kamarashev

Bay Kolyo-Kutziya Bil
Maria Statulova

Maria Statulova

D-r Gerenska
Ilia Dobrev

Ilia Dobrev

Payryaza
Krastyo Lafazanov

Krastyo Lafazanov

Starshinata Penko
Eduard Sachariev

Eduard Sachariev

Rangel, Boyko's father
Itzhak Finzi

Itzhak Finzi

Psychiatrist

Release date

18th Aug 1989

Status

Released

Spoken languages

български език