The Beast Is Still Alive 2016
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The Beast Is Still Alive
A young Bulgarian girl digs into her grandfather's turbulent life in an attempt to unravel the past and find answers and explanations for the catastrophic fall of communism.
A young Bulgarian girl digs into her grandfather's turbulent life in an attempt to unravel the past and find answers and explanations for the catastrophic fall of communism.
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Release Date:
Nov 11, 2016 (Bulgaria)
Run Time:
1hr 31`
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Bulgarian
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Bulgaria
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Released
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Mina Mileva... Director
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