The Countess (1989)
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.
Released: Aug 18, 1989
Runtime: 119 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Svetlana Yancheva, Alexander Doynov, Valcho Kamarashev, Katya Paskaleva, Petar Popyordanov, Maria Statulova
Crew: Emil Christov (Director of Photography), Georgi Todorov (Production Design), Madlene Radicheva (Editor), Petar Popzlatev (Director), Valentin Kirilov (Sound Designer), Georgi Genkov (Music)