The Countess 1989
6.9 / 10
The Countess
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.
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.
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... Grafinyata
... Toni
... Bay Kolyo-Kutziya Bil
... Maria
... Boyko
... D-r Gerenska
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Release Date:
Aug 18, 1989 (Bulgaria)
Run Time:
1hr 59`
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Original Language:
Bulgarian
Production Countries:
Bulgaria
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Released
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The Countess - The Countess
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... Assistant Director
... Director
Cast
... Grafinyata
... Toni
... Bay Kolyo-Kutziya Bil
... Maria
... Boyko
... D-r Gerenska
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Ilia Dobrev... Payryaza
... Starshinata Penko
... Rangel, Boyko's father
... Biyachkata
... Nacho
... Vili
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... Psychiatrist
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... Line Producer
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