
Illusion
1980-11-03 · 112 min · ★ 9.0
The intricate relations between an Artist, an Actress and a Poet are seen against the background of one of the most dramatic events in the recent history of Bulgaria: uprising, which broke out in 1923.
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- Directors
- Ludmil Staikov
- Production companies
- Bulgarofilm, Boyana Film
- Countries
- Bulgaria
- Status
- Released
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Rousy ChanevPoeta
Lyuben ChatalovHudozhnika
Velko KanevTodor Petrov
Petar SlabakovDanil
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