Plamen Sirakov Movies
- 1986
This interesting melodrama with a dash of political realism looks at the difficult adjustment to life in the city after a life in the countryside. Anna (Marianna Dimitrova) and her husband Ivan (Plamen Sirakov) move to the capital of Sofia in search of advancement. He works the day shift in a factory, and she works at night in a textile mill. That arrangement allows one of them to always be home with the children. Much to Anna's chagrin, a fellow worker develops a passion for her and almost drives a wedge between herself and her husband. Meanwhile, the owner of the villa they now share needs to use it again, so the two have to find an apartment. Worse yet, Anna's mother dies unexpectedly. But at least her death takes them back home and gives them a chance to re-examine their values before city life shreds them completely. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Marianna Dimitrova, Plamen Sirakov, (more)
- 1985
This engaging, understated film highlights the struggle of Party secretary Paliev (Ivailo Geraskov) to maintain his integrity in the face of escalating pressures. When he is asked to give a letter of recommendation for the corrupt Itseto (Atanas Atanassov) Paliev balks at the request. The Party works to change his mind first with bribes, then with underhanded tactics that cruelly affect his life. After they withhold the medicine his sick son needs to regain his health, even Paliev's wife turns against him, and he is further betrayed by a so-called friend. The path ahead of him does not offer much hope, yet he continues in his resolve.
~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ivailo Geraskov, Atanass Atanassov, (more)
