The Black Swallow movie poster

The Black Swallow

June 13, 1997 1h 44m

Originally released in 1997. The Black Swallow is a drama film. directed by Georgi Djulgerov.

Starring Liubov Liubcheva, Tzvetan Alexiev, and Georgi Bogdanov

Synopsis

The stories of three men get tangled up in the life of the young Gipsy called Magdalena - that of the Bulgarian Lilyanin, who starts off as a fighter for brotherhood but turns into a persecutor of the Gypsies; the story of the savage Halibryamov, who knows the language of animals, but does not speak any human tongue; the story of a rich Gypsy called Kanyo who wants but does not dare to break with the lot of his kin, and story of a Frenchman in a wheelchair who comes to realize that money cannot buy everything. Magic alone can unravel this knot of destinies... And then, there is the Gypsy tale of the black swallow and how it came to be.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 13, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
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Language BG Original language
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Country Bulgaria Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
BG

Production Companies

  • Radiovision Plus
  • Globe Film
  • 47ème Parallèle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Black Swallow about?

The stories of three men get tangled up in the life of the young Gipsy called Magdalena - that of the Bulgarian Lilyanin, who starts off as a fighter for brotherhood but turns into a persecutor of ...

Who directed The Black Swallow?

The Black Swallow was directed by Georgi Djulgerov.

How long is The Black Swallow?

The Black Swallow has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was The Black Swallow released?

The Black Swallow was released on June 13, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Black Swallow?

The main cast of The Black Swallow includes Liubov Liubcheva, Tzvetan Alexiev, Georgi Bogdanov, Ivaylo Hristov.