A list of the most notable films produced in Bulgaria during the 1950s ordered by year of release. For an alphabetical list of articles on Bulgarian films see :Category:Bulgarian films.
Number and awards Bulgaria produced 39 films, either alone or with other countries, during the 1950s. Four of thоse (Geroite na Shipka in co-production with the Soviet Union, Tochka parva, Zemya and Sterne in co-production with East Germany) got a Golden palm nomination at the Cannes Film Festival. Geroite na Shipka (1955), Pod Igoto (1952) and Trevoga (1951) went on to become some of the most viewed Bulgarian films. Geroite na Shipka got 5,8 mill views and ranks second in the all-time Bulgarian rang-list, Pod Igoto is 5th with 5 mill views and Trevoga – 10th with 3,8 mill.
Notable actors The most notable actors from the period were Ivan Dimov ("Kalin orelat", "Pod igoto", "Geratzite"), Konstantin Kisimov ("Kalin orelat", "Pod igoto", "Tochka parva", "Geroite na Shipka") and Apostol Karamitev ("Pod igoto", "Geroite na Shipka", "Lyubimetz 13").
List
Title Title (Latin)English Director Length Cast Notes IMDB link 1950Калин ОрелътKalin OrelatKalin the eagleBoris Borozanov89 minIvan Dimov, Boris Ganchev, Mariya Yasnikova and Konstantin KisimovBlack and White drama 1951ТревогаTrevogaAlarmZahari Zhandov115 minStefan Savov and Nadya StanislavovaBlack and White drama about a Bulgarian family's tragedy during World War IIУтро над родинатаUtro nad RodinataDawn Over the HomelandKamen Kalchev82 minLubomir Kabakchiyev, Apostol Karamitev, Georgi Georgiev-Getz and Rangel VulchanovBlack and White drama 1952ДанкаDankaKrastyu Belev83 minMilka Tuykova, Ivanka Dimitrova and Miroslav MindovBlack and White DramaНаша земяNasha zemyaOur landAnton Marinovich and Stefan Surchadzhiev103 minApostol Karamitev, Milka Tuykova, Georgi Georgiev-Getz, Iossif Surchadzhiev and Lubomir KabakchiyevBlack and White DramaПод иготоPod igotoUnder the YokeDako Dakovski118 minMiroslav Mindov, Lili Popivanova, Petar Dimitrov, Ivan Dimov and Konstantin KisimovBlack and White Drama based on Ivan Vazov's novel of the same name 1954ГраницаGranitzaThe borderNikola Minchev21 minKunka Baeva, Ivan Bratanov and Georgi Georgiev-GochetoShort filmПесен за човекаPesen za chovekaSong of ManBorislav Sharaliev111 minDinko Dinev, Ivan Bratanov, Apostol Karamitev and Leo ConfortiBlack and White film based on the famous Nikola Vaptsarov poemСептемврийциSeptemvriytziSeptembrists (The Heroes of September)Zahari Zhandov117 minAsparuh Temelkov and Boris GanchevBlack and White drama dedicated to the uprising, which broke out in Bulgaria in September 1923СнахаSnahaDaughter-In-LawAnton Marinovich116 minPetar Dimitrov, Margarita Duparinova and Leo ConfortiBlack and White drama based on novel 1955Героите на ШипкаGeroite na ShipkaShipka HeroesSergei Vasilyev137 min (123 min in the Soviet Union)Ivan Pereverzev, Viktor Avdyushko and Apostol KaramitevBlack and White historical film about the Battle of Shipka Pass. Best director award and a Golden palm nomination at the Cannes Film Festival.Неспокоен пътNespokoen patTroubled Road, a Man DecidesDako Dakovski116 minIvan Bratanov, Tzvetana Nikolova, Georgi Georgiev-Getz and Petar DimitrovBlack and White drama based on a novel by Stoyan DaskalovПразникPraznikFeastDimitar Petrov24 minOlga Kircheva, Mihail Dzhunov and Leo Confortia short black and white comedy 1956Две победиDve pobediTwo VictoriesBorislav Sharaliev92 minNikola Popov, Assen Milanov, Nikolina Lekova and Rangel VulchanovBlack and White musical comedyДимитровградциDimitrovgradtsyPeople of DimitrovgradNikola Korabov and Ducho Mundrov109 minGeorgi Kaloyanchev, Mariya Rusalieva and Ivan DimovBlack and White dramaЕдна българкаEdna balgarkaA Bulgarian WomanNikolay Borovishki22 minPenka Vasileva and Lyubomir Bobchevskishort black and white film based on Ivan Vazov's short novelЕкипажът на НадеждаEkipazhat na NadezhdaThe Crew from NadezhdaKiril Ilinchev95 minNikola Marinov and Veselin Marinovblack and white dramaСледите оставатSledite ostavatThe Traces RemainPetar Vasilev100 minStefan Danailov and Vera Dragostinovablack and white adventure comedy based on Pavel Vezhinov's novelТова се случи на улицатаTova se sluchi na ulitzataIt Happened in the StreetYanko Yankov87 minApostol Karamitev, Petrana Lambrinova and Leo Confortiblack and white comedyТочка първаTochka parvaItem OneBoyan Danovski77 minRumyana Chokoyska, Zheni Bozhinova and Konstantin KisimovDrama — received a Golden palm nomination at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival. 1957Години за любовGodini za lyubovYears of LoveYanko Yankov77 minStefan Dobrev, Antoniya Yaneva, Nevena Kokanova, Ivan Andonov and Georgi Kaloyanchevblack and white comedyЖивотът си тече тихо...Zhivotat si teche tiho...Life Flows Slowly by...Hristo Ganev and Binka Zhelyazkova120 minBogomil Simeonov, Georgi Georgiev-Getz, Emilia Radeva and Ivan Bratanovblack and white dramaЗемяZemyaA Land (Earth)Zahari Zhandov102 minBogomil Simeonov, Slavka Slavova and Ginka Stanchevablack and white drama based on the novel of Elin Pelin; Golden palm nomination at the 1957 Cannes Film Festival Лабакан LabakanVáclav Krška75 minEduard Cupák, Karel Fiala and Alexander MilkovskiCzechoslovakia/Bulgaria co-production based on the fairytale of Wilhelm HauffЛегенда за любовтаLegenda za lyubovtaLegend of LoveVáclav Krška82 minApostol Karamitev, Emilia Radeva and Frantisek SmolíkCzechoslovakia/Bulgaria fantasy co-production based on Nazim Hikmet's playТайната вечеря на седмацитеTaynata vecherya na sedmatziteSecret Supper of the Sedmak FamilyDako Dakovski101 minIvan Bratanov, Nikolay Doychev and Maria ShopovaBlack and White dramaУрокът на историятаA Lesson in HistoryLev Arnshtam and Hristo Piskov91 minStefan Savov, Tzvetana Arnaudova, Apolon Yachnitzkiy and Gennadi YudinSoviet Union/Bulgaria co-production drama about Georgi Dimitrov and Leipzig Trial 1958ГерацитеGeratziteThe Gerak FamilyAnton Marinovich96 minGeorgi Stamatov, Ivan Dimov and Maria ShopovaBlack and White drama based on the novel by Elin PelinГолемановGolemanovKiril Ilinchev84 minNikola Popov, Andrey Chaprazov and Penka IkonomovaBlack and White comedy based on the novel by Stefan KostovЗаконът на моретоZakonat na moretoThe Law of the SeaYakim Yakimov96 minGeorgi Georgiev-Getz, Bogomil Simeonov and Ani DamyanovaBlack and White dramaЛюбимец 13Lyubimetz 13Favourite No. 13Vladimir Yanchev89 minApostol Karamitev, Ginka Stancheva and Georgi PartsalevBlack and White comedy about twin brothers (an excellent footballer and an undependable gambler) that switch places. One of the most beloved Bulgarian films ever.На малкия островNa malkiya ostrovOn a Small IslandRangel Vulchanov94 minIvan Kondov, Konstantin Kotsev and Ivan AndonovBlack and White dramaРебро АдамовоRebro AdamovoAdam's RibAnton Marinovichn/aEmilia Radeva, Georgi Popov and Georgi KaloyanchevBlack and White dramaСиромашка радостSiromashka radostPoor Man's JoyAnton Marinovich84 minIvan Dimov, Georgi Stamatov, Vyara Kovacheva, Kosta Tsonev, Ivan Bratanov and Vera DragostinovaBlack and White drama based on a number of Elin Pelin storiesХайдушка клетваHaydushka kletvaThe Oath of the HaidouksPetar Vasilev98 minApostol Karamitev, Ginka Stancheva, Konstantin Kisimov and Ivan BratanovBlack and White drama based on a novel by Orlin Vasilyev 1959В навечерието (Russian)NakanuneOn the EveVladimir Petrov88 minLubomir Kabakchiyev, Irina Milopolskaya and Boris LivanovBlack and White Soviet Union/Bulgaria co-production based on the novel by Ivan TurgenevКомандирът на отрядаKomandirat na otryadaThe Commander of the DetachmentDucho Mundrov108 minKosta Tsonev, Ivan Dimov, Tzvetana Nikolova and Ivan BratanovBlack and White dramaStars (Sterne)Звезди (Cyrillic)StarsKonrad WolfBulgaria:103 min/Germany:92 minSasha Krusharska, Jürgen Frohriep, Georgi Naumov, Leo Conforti, Grigor Vachkov and Itzhak FinziEast Germany/Bulgaria co-production. Won Grand prize of the jury and got a Golden palm nomination at the Cannes Film Festival.МалкатаMalkataThe Little GirlNikola Korabov95 minRumyana Kefirova, Margarita Ilieva, Ivan Dimov and Georgi KaloyanchevDrama based on a novel by Lyuben Stanev
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