Underplayed Gems

The Well (1991)

The Well poster
Original title
Кладенецът
Directed by
Docho Bodzhakov
Genre
drama film
Country
Bulgaria
Runtime
2h 10m
Rating
5.7 of 10 from 3 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A small Bulgarian village relies on its well for water. The film follows the daily lives and quiet struggles of the villagers who depend on it.

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What happens

The Well (Bulgarian: Kladenetzat) is a 1991 Bulgarian drama film directed by Docho Bodzhakov. The film was selected as the Bulgarian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 64th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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