Illusion
1980 · 112 min · ★ 9.0 · Fantasy, Drama
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.
Directed by Ludmil Staikov · Written by Konstantin Pavlov
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Rousy Chanev Poeta -
Lyuben Chatalov Hudozhnika - S Susana Kotzurikova Aktresata
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Velko Kanev Todor Petrov - K Kirill Kavadarkov Georgi
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Petar Slabakov Danil -
Gueorgui Stoyanov
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