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The Black Swans

The Black Swans

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Drama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Bulgarian

Runtime

98 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

17 September 1984

Country

Bulgaria

Cast

Diana Raynova

Diana Raynova

Violeta

Zornitza Mladenova

Zornitza Mladenova

Young Violeta

Dorotea Toncheva

Dorotea Toncheva

Mimi

Todor Kolev

Todor Kolev

Violeta's Father

Leda Taseva

Leda Taseva

The Teacher

Lyuben Chatalov

Lyuben Chatalov

Architect Petar Atanasov

Hristo Garbov

Hristo Garbov

Sasho

Petar Despotov

Petar Despotov

Plamen

Ivan Yanchev

Ivan Yanchev

Andrey Chaprazov

Andrey Chaprazov

Minka Syulemezova

Minka Syulemezova

Violeta's Aunt

Valentin Ganev

Valentin Ganev

Nina Petrovska

Nina Petrovska

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