
The Countess
Drama
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Svetlana Yancheva
Svetlana Yancheva
The Countess
Svetlana Yancheva
The Countess
Alexander Doynov
Alexander Doynov
Toni
Alexander Doynov
Toni


Valcho Kamarashev
Valcho Kamarashev
Bay Kolyo-Kutziya Bil
Valcho Kamarashev
Bay Kolyo-Kutziya Bil


Katya Paskaleva
Katya Paskaleva
Maria
Katya Paskaleva
Maria
Petar Popyordanov
Petar Popyordanov
Boyko
Petar Popyordanov
Boyko


Maria Statulova
Maria Statulova
D-r Gerenska
Maria Statulova
D-r Gerenska


Ilia Dobrev
Ilia Dobrev
Payryaza
Ilia Dobrev
Payryaza


Krastyo Lafazanov
Krastyo Lafazanov
Starshinata Penko
Krastyo Lafazanov
Starshinata Penko
Eduard Sachariev
Eduard Sachariev
Rangel, Boyko's father
Eduard Sachariev
Rangel, Boyko's father
Martina Vachkova
Martina Vachkova
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