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The Black Swans
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The Black Swans

1984-09-17 · 98 min · ★ 8.0

Drama

Violetta is a ballerina in a provincial town. She is the daughter of an opera singer and a violinist. The years pass in anticipation of the big role, and the men she meets do not understand her and she remains alone. When the chance finally comes - to play the role of Odette, Violetta realises she has failed.

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Directors
Ivan Nitchev
Production companies
Boyana Film
Countries
Bulgaria
Status
Released

Top Cast

Diana RaynovaVioleta
Zornitza MladenovaYoung Violeta
Dorotea TonchevaDorotea TonchevaMimi
Todor KolevTodor KolevVioleta's Father
Leda TasevaLeda TasevaThe Teacher
Lyuben ChatalovLyuben ChatalovArchitect Petar Atanasov
Hristo GarbovHristo GarbovSasho
Petar DespotovPlamen
Ivan Yanchev
Andrey ChaprazovAndrey Chaprazov
Minka SyulemezovaVioleta's Aunt
Valentin GanevValentin Ganev
Nina Petrovska

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