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  • The Mandolin (1973)
  • 66 min | Drama
The Mandolin (1973)
66 min | Drama
Gallows is being raised in a prison yard. A moment before the execution the Girl brings a document of the young communist's temporary pardon. The chief of the prison, the Major, has a mandolin collection. He offers a fistfight to the young...See moreGallows is being raised in a prison yard. A moment before the execution the Girl brings a document of the young communist's temporary pardon. The chief of the prison, the Major, has a mandolin collection. He offers a fistfight to the young communist. The young man hits him. The Major and the young communist start playing the mandolins together. Girl is allowed to meet the young communist. The boy begins to play. The melody brings to the Major pleasant memories. He fought in the Spanish civil war, but after the defeat, he turned back on his beliefs. The Major receives a telegram that he needs to send the young communist to another prison. Death awaits him there. In is rage the Major breaks the mandolins. He orders the young communist to be taken out to work. The young man runs off. The Major shoots him himself. Written by Georgi Djulgerov See less
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Director
Ilya Velchev
Writer
Ilya Velchev
Composer
Ivan Halachev
Cinematographer
Konstantin Dzhidrov
Production Designer
Konstantin Dzhidrov
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Updated May 11, 1973
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May 11, 1973 (Bulgaria)

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