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Todor Stoyanov
Born July 6, 1930 · Sofia, Bulgaria
Died April 30, 1999 · aged 68
Todor Stoyanov was a Bulgarian film director and cinematographer, recognized for his impactful contributions to Bulgarian cinema. He graduated in cinematography from the State College School of Cinematography and Cameras in Sofia in 1952. Stoyanov began his career at Boyana Film Studios, working as an assistant camera operator, cinematographer, and director from 1952 to 1990. His directorial debu…
Known For
The Peach Thief · 1964The Peach Thief
★ 7.11964
MovieDramaWar
The wife of a Bulgarian POW camp's warden falls in love with a Serbian prisoner at the end of World War I.
Detour · 1967Detour
★ 7.61967
MovieRomanceDrama
When a road construction detour forces former lovers Boyan and Neda to cross paths after seventeen years, they are compelled to spend a day traveling together toward Sofia. Their idealistic romance in the 1950s contrasts with their current lives as disillusioned, middle-aged professionals. As they talk, they confront the personal and social choices that led to their eventual separation.
Men on a Business Trip · 1969Men on a Business Trip
★ 7.81969
MovieComedy
Three separate novels are dealing with the never-ending problem of men's infidelity. How should women behave when men take a fancy to them? The picture ends in funny, sometimes comical, yet wise answer
Men · 1966Men
★ 10.01966
MovieDrama
Three young men, who have become friends while doing their national service, make their way in the world.
Margaritka · 1961Margaritka
★ 6.51961
MovieDramaFamily
Margaritka (Daisy) is sick during the school year. Her dad is a writer and her mom is an actress who is rehearsing her lines for a new premiere. She is having an affair with the director of the production. At the premiere of "Mommy," Daddy sees her and the director kissing. Papa and Margaritka leave without waiting for Mommy. At home, a scandal is inevitable, but it does not solve anything yet. Mama leaves on tour, and Margaritka and Papa go to the village. There she makes friends with the village children and forgets about her incessant coughing and sneezing. Soon she begins to miss her mom and asks her dad to call her. He writes a telegram but does not send it. The child finds a crumpled piece of paper and goes to the post office. Mom arrives and all three are reunited.
On the Eve · 1959On the Eve
★ 6.41959
MovieHistoryDrama
The story is set in the 1800s. Elena and Inzarov, a revolutionary Bulgarian, fall in love. After secretly marrying they decide to join the liberation, but on the eve of departure Dmitry dies. Elena takes Inzarov's body to the Balkans.
Presence · 1975Presence
★ 8.01975
MovieDrama
One explosion takes place in the lab of the research institute of a chemical plant. Emil takes the blame. The director of the institute orders the work on the case to be suspended. After his jail sentence, Emil equips a lab in the dwelling he is renting. A little before the end of experiments there is another explosion. Emil is in the hospital. A friend announces him that the experiment was a success. Next to Emil is the girl he loves.
A Strange Duel · 1971A Strange Duel
★ 7.01971
MovieCrimeMystery
In a bustling European city, Bulgarian agent Pavlov, under suspicion of double-dealing in a Western spy center, is exonerated and assigned to lead a covert operation alongside colleague Robert Houston. Tasked with recruiting a Bulgarian contact as part of a larger plan to neutralize missile sites at home, Pavlov and Houston are sent to Bulgaria, where their mutual distrust fuels a dangerous game.
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The Peach Thief · 1964The Peach Thief
★ 7.11964
MovieDramaWar
The wife of a Bulgarian POW camp's warden falls in love with a Serbian prisoner at the end of World War I.
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