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8.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb195421mBulgaria

The Border

Граница

Synopsis

The boy Stefan brings the supper to his father in village council office. From the frontier post comes the news that bandits have crossed the border. The boy goes back home. He and his sister prepare to go to bed. A blizzard is raging outside. A wounded stranger comes to the house in search of shelter. The mother dresses his wounds and gives him food. It becomes clear that he is not the lieutenant from the frontier post that he claims to be. Stefan jumps from the window and dashes to the frontier post. The mother tries to keep the saboteur as long as possible. The two quarrels. He hits her with the submachine gun. He attempts to escape, but the border guards have already surrounded the house.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nikola Minchev
Screenplay & Story
Gencho Stoyev
Original Score
Emil Georgiev
Original Title
Граница
Country of Origin
Bulgaria
Spoken Languages
Bulgarian
Runtime
21m
Production Studios
Boyana Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nikola Minchev

Screenplay & Story

Gencho Stoyev

Original Score & Music

Emil Georgiev

Director of Photography

Georgi Karayordanov

Department Leadership Roster

Nikola Minchev

Director

Gencho Stoyev

Writer

Georgi Karayordanov

Director of Photography

Moni Aladgemov

Production Design

Ani Laskova

Costume Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Border.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Border

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Border about?

The boy Stefan brings the supper to his father in village council office. From the frontier post comes the news that bandits have crossed the border. The boy goes back home. He and his sister prepare to go to bed. A blizzard is raging outside. A wounded stranger comes to the house in search of shelter. The mother dresses his wounds and gives him food. It becomes clear that he is not the lieutenant from the frontier post that he claims to be. Stefan jumps from the window and dashes to the frontier post. The mother tries to keep the saboteur as long as possible. The two quarrels. He hits her with the submachine gun. He attempts to escape, but the border guards have already surrounded the house.

Who directed The Border?

The Border was directed by Nikola Minchev.

Who stars in The Border?

The principal cast of The Border includes Kunka Baeva, Ivan Bratanov, Boris Milushev, Georgi Georgiev-Gocheto, Lyubka Kostova.

When was The Border released and how long is it?

The Border was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 21m.

Who composed the musical score for The Border?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Border was composed by Emil Georgiev.