List of Bulgarian films of the 1950s

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A list of the most notable films produced in Bulgaria during the 1950s ordered by year of release. For an alphabetical list of articles on Bulgarian films see Category:Bulgarian films .

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Number and awards

Bulgaria produced 39 films, either alone or with other countries, during the 1950s. Four of thоse (Geroite na Shipka in co-production with the Soviet Union, Tochka parva, Zemya and Sterne in co-production with East Germany) got a Golden palm nomination at the Cannes Film Festival. Geroite na Shipka (1955), Pod Igoto (1952) and Trevoga (1951) went on to become some of the most viewed Bulgarian films. Geroite na Shipka got 5,8 mill views and ranks second in the all-time Bulgarian rang-list, Pod Igoto is 5th with 5 mill views and Trevoga – 10th with 3,8 mill. [1]

Notable actors

The most notable actors from the period were Ivan Dimov ("Kalin orelat", "Pod igoto", "Geratzite"), Konstantin Kisimov ("Kalin orelat", "Pod igoto", "Tochka parva", "Geroite na Shipka") and Apostol Karamitev ("Pod igoto", "Geroite na Shipka", "Lyubimetz 13").

List

TitleTitle (Latin)
English
DirectorLengthCastNotesIMDB link
1950
Калин ОрелътKalin Orelat
Kalin the eagle
Boris Borozanov89 min Ivan Dimov, Boris Ganchev, Mariya Yasnikova and Konstantin Kisimov Black and White drama
1951
ТревогаTrevoga
Alarm
Zahari Zhandov 115 minStefan Savov and Nadya StanislavovaBlack and White drama about a Bulgarian family's tragedy during World War II
Утро над родинатаUtro nad Rodinata
Dawn Over the Homeland
Kamen Kalchev82 min Lubomir Kabakchiyev, Apostol Karamitev, Georgi Georgiev-Getz and Rangel Vulchanov Black and White drama
1952
ДанкаDankaKrastyu Belev83 minMilka Tuykova, Ivanka Dimitrova and Miroslav MindovBlack and White Drama
Наша земяNasha zemya
Our land
Anton Marinovich and Stefan Surchadzhiev 103 min Apostol Karamitev, Milka Tuykova, Georgi Georgiev-Getz, Iossif Surchadzhiev and Lubomir Kabakchiyev Black and White Drama
Под иготоPod igoto
Under the Yoke
Dako Dakovski 118 minMiroslav Mindov, Lili Popivanova, Petar Dimitrov, Ivan Dimov and Konstantin Kisimov Black and White Drama based on Ivan Vazov's novel of the same name
1954
ГраницаGranitza
The border
Nikola Minchev21 minKunka Baeva, Ivan Bratanov and Georgi Georgiev-GochetoShort film
Песен за човекаPesen za choveka
Song of Man
Borislav Sharaliev 111 minDinko Dinev, Ivan Bratanov, Apostol Karamitev and Leo Conforti Black and White film based on the famous Nikola Vaptsarov poem
СептемврийциSeptemvriytzi
Septembrists (The Heroes of September)
Zahari Zhandov 117 minAsparuh Temelkov and Boris GanchevBlack and White drama dedicated to the uprising, which broke out in Bulgaria in September 1923
СнахаSnaha
Daughter-In-Law
Anton Marinovich 116 minPetar Dimitrov, Margarita Duparinova and Leo Conforti Black and White drama based on novel
1955
Героите на Шипка Geroite na Shipka
Shipka Heroes
Sergei Vasilyev 137 min (123 min in the Soviet Union)Ivan Pereverzev, Viktor Avdyushko and Apostol Karamitev Black and White historical film about the Battle of Shipka Pass. Best director award and a Golden palm nomination at the Cannes Film Festival.
Неспокоен пътNespokoen pat
Troubled Road, a Man Decides
Dako Dakovski 116 min Ivan Bratanov, Tzvetana Nikolova, Georgi Georgiev-Getz and Petar DimitrovBlack and White drama based on a novel by Stoyan Daskalov
ПразникPraznik
Feast
Dimitar Petrov24 minOlga Kircheva, Mihail Dzhunov and Leo Conforti a short black and white comedy
1956
Две победиDve pobedi
Two Victories
Borislav Sharaliev 92 minNikola Popov, Assen Milanov, Nikolina Lekova and Rangel Vulchanov Black and White musical comedy
ДимитровградциDimitrovgradtsy
People of Dimitrovgrad
Nikola Korabov and Ducho Mundrov 109 min Georgi Kaloyanchev, Mariya Rusalieva and Ivan Dimov Black and White drama
Една българкаEdna balgarka
A Bulgarian Woman
Nikolay Borovishki22 minPenka Vasileva and Lyubomir Bobchevskishort black and white film based on Ivan Vazov's short novel
Екипажът на НадеждаEkipazhat na Nadezhda
The Crew from Nadezhda
Kiril Ilinchev95 minNikola Marinov and Veselin Marinovblack and white drama
Следите оставатSledite ostavat
The Traces Remain
Petar Vasilev 100 min Stefan Danailov and Vera Dragostinovablack and white adventure comedy based on Pavel Vezhinov's novel
Това се случи на улицатаTova se sluchi na ulitzata
It Happened in the Street
Yanko Yankov87 min Apostol Karamitev, Petrana Lambrinova and Leo Conforti black and white comedy
Точка първаTochka parva
Item One
Boyan Danovski 77 minRumyana Chokoyska, Zheni Bozhinova and Konstantin Kisimov Drama — received a Golden palm nomination at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival.
1957
Години за любовGodini za lyubov
Years of Love
Yanko Yankov77 minStefan Dobrev, Antoniya Yaneva, Nevena Kokanova, Ivan Andonov and Georgi Kaloyanchev black and white comedy
Животът си тече тихо...Zhivotat si teche tiho...
Life Flows Slowly by...
Hristo Ganev and Binka Zhelyazkova120 minBogomil Simeonov, Georgi Georgiev-Getz, Emilia Radeva and Ivan Bratanov black and white drama
Земя Zemya
A Land (Earth)
Zahari Zhandov 102 minBogomil Simeonov, Slavka Slavova and Ginka Stanchevablack and white drama based on the novel of Elin Pelin; Golden palm nomination at the 1957 Cannes Film Festival
ЛабаканLabakan Václav Krška 75 minEduard Cupák, Karel Fiala and Alexander Milkovski Czechoslovakia/Bulgaria co-production based on the fairytale of Wilhelm Hauff
Легенда за любовтаLegenda za lyubovta
Legend of Love
Václav Krška 82 min Apostol Karamitev, Emilia Radeva and Frantisek SmolíkCzechoslovakia/Bulgaria fantasy co-production based on Nazim Hikmet's play
Тайната вечеря на седмацитеTaynata vecherya na sedmatzite
Secret Supper of the Sedmak Family
Dako Dakovski 101 min Ivan Bratanov, Nikolay Doychev and Maria ShopovaBlack and White drama
Урокът на историята A Lesson in History Lev Arnshtam and Hristo Piskov 91 min Stefan Savov, Tzvetana Arnaudova, Apolon Yachnitzkiy and Gennadi Yudin Soviet Union/Bulgaria co-production drama about Georgi Dimitrov and Leipzig Trial
1958
ГерацитеGeratzite
The Gerak Family
Anton Marinovich96 min Georgi Stamatov, Ivan Dimov and Maria Shopova Black and White drama based on the novel by Elin Pelin
ГолемановGolemanovKiril Ilinchev84 minNikola Popov, Andrey Chaprazov and Penka IkonomovaBlack and White comedy based on the novel by Stefan Kostov
Законът на моретоZakonat na moreto
The Law of the Sea
Yakim Yakimov96 min Georgi Georgiev-Getz, Bogomil Simeonov and Ani DamyanovaBlack and White drama
Любимец 13 Lyubimetz 13
Favourite No. 13
Vladimir Yanchev89 min Apostol Karamitev, Ginka Stancheva and Georgi Partsalev Black and White comedy about twin brothers (an excellent footballer and an undependable gambler) that switch places. One of the most beloved Bulgarian films ever.
На малкия островNa malkiya ostrov
On a Small Island
Rangel Vulchanov 94 minIvan Kondov, Konstantin Kotsev and Ivan Andonov Black and White drama
Ребро АдамовоRebro Adamovo
Adam's Rib
Anton Marinovich n/a Emilia Radeva, Georgi Popov and Georgi Kaloyanchev Black and White drama
Сиромашка радостSiromashka radost
Poor Man's Joy
Anton Marinovich 84 min Ivan Dimov, Georgi Stamatov, Vyara Kovacheva, Kosta Tsonev, Ivan Bratanov and Vera Dragostinova Black and White drama based on a number of Elin Pelin stories
Хайдушка клетваHaydushka kletva
The Oath of the Haidouks
Petar Vasilev 98 min Apostol Karamitev, Ginka Stancheva, Konstantin Kisimov and Ivan Bratanov Black and White drama based on a novel by Orlin Vasilyev
1959
В навечерието (Russian) Nakanune
On the Eve
Vladimir Petrov88 minLubomir Kabakchiyev, Irina Milopolskaya and Boris LivanovBlack and White Soviet Union/Bulgaria co-production based on the novel by Ivan Turgenev
Командирът на отрядаKomandirat na otryada
The Commander of the Detachment
Ducho Mundrov 108 min Kosta Tsonev, Ivan Dimov, Tzvetana Nikolova and Ivan Bratanov Black and White drama
Stars (Sterne)Звезди (Cyrillic)
Stars
Konrad Wolf Bulgaria:103 min/Germany:92 minSasha Krusharska, Jürgen Frohriep, Georgi Naumov, Leo Conforti, Grigor Vachkov and Itzhak Finzi East Germany/Bulgaria co-production. Won Grand prize of the jury and got a Golden palm nomination at the Cannes Film Festival.
МалкатаMalkata
The Little Girl
Nikola Korabov 95 minRumyana Kefirova, Margarita Ilieva, Ivan Dimov and Georgi Kaloyanchev Drama based on a novel by Lyuben Stanev

References

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  1. Yanakiev (Янакиев), Alexander (Александър), ed. (2000). "Info and statistics – Number of Viewers". Българско кино. Енциклопедия [Bulgarian cinema. Encyclopedia.] (in Bulgarian). Sofia: Titra (Титра). ISBN   978-954-90486-2-9. Archived from the original on 2 June 2008. Retrieved 11 June 2015.