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Swan (1976)

Swan poster
Directed by
Rumen Surdzhiyski
Country
People's Republic of Bulgaria
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A man faces personal struggles in a small Bulgarian town. The film follows his quiet interactions and the weight of his decisions.

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What happens

Swan (Bulgarian: "Ле́бед", translit.: "Lébed") is a 1976 Bulgarian drama film, directed by Rumen Surdzhiyski. Screenplay writer is Vladimir Ganev. Based on the story "Stubborn people" from the collection "Devil's tails" (1972), by the writer Ivailo Petrov. Cinematographer is Lachezar Videnov. Production designer is Anastas Yanakiev. The music of the film is composed by Bozhidar Petkov. Parts of the film were shot in Bankya, Sozopol, Sunny Beach and the cove of Alepù, at cape "Malkata Agalina". (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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