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Bulgarian cinema has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s. Despite being a relatively small industry, Bulgarian films have received international recognition over the years. In this lesson, we will have a brief overview of Bulgarian cinema's development over the years and some popular movies.
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Every Day Life in Bulgaria & Bulgarian Theatre.
Early Years
The first Bulgarian feature film was "Bulgaran is Gallant" in 1915, directed by Vasil Gendov. During the 1920s, Bulgarian cinema was influenced by German expressionism and Soviet Montage techniques. The 1930s saw the rise of Bulgarian comedies and musicals. In the late 1940s, Bulgarian cinema was controlled by the Communist regime, and the industry produced propaganda films promoting Communist ideology.
Golden Age
The 1960s and 1970s are often referred to as the Golden Age of Bulgarian cinema. During this period, Bulgarian cinema gained international recognition and won prestigious awards at international film festivals. Directors like Christo Christov, Georgi Djulgerov, and Nikola Korabov produced thought-provoking films like "The Tied Up Balloon," "The Goat Horn," and "The Hedgehogs," which dealt with political and social issues in the Bulgarian society.
Post-1989
After the fall of the Communist regime in 1989, Bulgarian cinema faced various challenges, including a lack of funding and filmmakers' emigration to other countries. Despite these challenges, Bulgarian cinema produced some memorable films in the post-1989 period. Milena Andonova's "Monkeys in Winter" won the best film award at the Sofia International Film Festival in 2006. In 2013, "The Color of the Chameleon," directed by Emil Christov, was selected as the Bulgarian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards.
Popular Movies
Here are some famous Bulgarian movies that you might want to check out:
Bulgarian | English Translation |
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Тютюн (Tutun) | Tobacco |
Под Знамето на Марица (Under The Yoke Of Maritza) | Under The Yoke Of Maritza |
Тютюн 2 (Tobacco 2) | Tobacco 2 |
Dum Spiro Spero Живей, докато живееш (Dum Spiro Spero Live as You Live) | Dum Spiro Spero Live as You Live |
По дюните (Udoli) | By the Dunes |
Watching Bulgarian films is an excellent way to practice Bulgarian and understand more about Bulgarian culture, history, and society.
Conclusion
Bulgarian cinema has come a long way since its early years, and it continues to produce thought-provoking films that often deal with Bulgarian society's issues. With more funding and support, Bulgarian cinema has the potential to become even more influential on the global stage.
Sources
- New Bulgarian cinema: the young directors taking up the mantle ...
- Chronicling Repression: Bulgarian Cinema under Communist Rule
- Bulgarian Cinema on its way to the International Dialogue | ASEF ...
- 7 Bulgarian Films and TV Shows You Should Watch
With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Weather in Bulgaria & Clothes in Bulgaria.
Videos
Nina Dobrev Teaches You Bulgarian Slang | Vanity Fair - YouTube
Other Lessons
- Clothes in Bulgaria
- Every Day Life in Bulgaria
- At the restaurant
- Family in Bulgaria
- Holidays in Bulgaria
- Bulgaria Timeline
- Bulgarian Folklore
- Puppet Theatre
- Alphabet
- Holidays and Customs
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