1952: Ivan and Aleksandra
1952: Иван и Александра
Synopsis
This grim Bulgarian drama explores the effects that the postwar Stalinist-led social reorganization of that country had upon the lives not only of those who suffered public denunciation, but upon those who were coerced into going along with those denunciations against their will, and especially upon the children. In the story, the schoolgirl Alexandra's father was a celebrated partisan who fought against the Nazis in World War Two. His prominence must have been considered a threat, because at the beginning of this film, he denounced and arrested. Not only that, but Alexandra (Monika Budjonova) has her cherished Young Pioneer (communist youth league) membership stripped from her. Her teachers have been forced to publicly humiliate her for being the daughter of an enemy of the state, and her friends, except for the inexplicably loyal Ivan (Kliment Corbadziev) have had to abandon her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Nitchev
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Nitchev
- Original Score
- Bozhidar Petkov
- Original Title
- 1952: Иван и Александра
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Nitchev
Ivan Nitchev
Bozhidar Petkov
Georgi Nikolov
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Ivan Nitchev
Director
Georgi Nikolov
Director of Photography
Ivan Nitchev
Writer
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What is 1952: Ivan and Aleksandra about?
This grim Bulgarian drama explores the effects that the postwar Stalinist-led social reorganization of that country had upon the lives not only of those who suffered public denunciation, but upon those who were coerced into going along with those denunciations against their will, and especially upon the children. In the story, the schoolgirl Alexandra's father was a celebrated partisan who fought against the Nazis in World War Two. His prominence must have been considered a threat, because at the beginning of this film, he denounced and arrested. Not only that, but Alexandra (Monika Budjonova) has her cherished Young Pioneer (communist youth league) membership stripped from her. Her teachers have been forced to publicly humiliate her for being the daughter of an enemy of the state, and her friends, except for the inexplicably loyal Ivan (Kliment Corbadziev) have had to abandon her.
Who directed 1952: Ivan and Aleksandra?
1952: Ivan and Aleksandra was directed by Ivan Nitchev.
Who stars in 1952: Ivan and Aleksandra?
The principal cast of 1952: Ivan and Aleksandra includes Kliment Chorbadzhiev, Simeon Savov, Monika Budyonova, Bashar Rahal.
When was 1952: Ivan and Aleksandra released and how long is it?
1952: Ivan and Aleksandra was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for 1952: Ivan and Aleksandra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 1952: Ivan and Aleksandra was composed by Bozhidar Petkov.