Geratzite
Гераците
Synopsis
Gaffer Yordan the Gerak is a wealthy farmer with a large family. The Geraks live in harmony as long as his wife is alive. After her death, disagreement and strife erupt among them. Two of the sons, Bozhan and Peter, demand the partition of their father's real estate. The third son, Pavel, who is doing his military service in the town, has become estranged from the land and from his family. When Pavel returns home only to ask money from his father, Gaffer Yordan discovers that he has been robbed. His sons trade accusations and come to blows. Pavel goes back to his mistress in the city. Elka, Pavel's wife, falls ill with a venereal disease she has contracted from his husband. On a dark and stormy night Elka is about to drown herself in the river when the Gerak's old farmhand takes her back home. Before long, Elka dies, as does Gaffer Yordan. Bozhan fells the centenarian pine tree in the yard of the family home, which symbolized the patriarchal ways of the Geraks.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anton Marinovich
- Screenplay & Story
- Elin Pelin, Hristo Santov
- Original Score
- Konstantin Iliev
- Original Title
- Гераците
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Bulgarian Cinematographie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anton Marinovich
Elin Pelin, Hristo Santov
Konstantin Iliev
Trendafil Zahariev
Ana Manolova-Pipeva
Department Leadership Roster
Trendafil Zahariev
Director of Photography
Anton Marinovich
Director
Nayden Petkov
Production Design
Nevena Baltova
Costume Design
Hristo Santov
Writer
Ana Manolova-Pipeva
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Frequently Asked Questions About Geratzite
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What is Geratzite about?
Gaffer Yordan the Gerak is a wealthy farmer with a large family. The Geraks live in harmony as long as his wife is alive. After her death, disagreement and strife erupt among them. Two of the sons, Bozhan and Peter, demand the partition of their father's real estate. The third son, Pavel, who is doing his military service in the town, has become estranged from the land and from his family. When Pavel returns home only to ask money from his father, Gaffer Yordan discovers that he has been robbed. His sons trade accusations and come to blows. Pavel goes back to his mistress in the city. Elka, Pavel's wife, falls ill with a venereal disease she has contracted from his husband. On a dark and stormy night Elka is about to drown herself in the river when the Gerak's old farmhand takes her back home. Before long, Elka dies, as does Gaffer Yordan. Bozhan fells the centenarian pine tree in the yard of the family home, which symbolized the patriarchal ways of the Geraks.
Who directed Geratzite?
Geratzite was directed by Anton Marinovich.
Who stars in Geratzite?
The principal cast of Geratzite includes Georgi Stamatov, Ivan Dimov, Ivan Tonev, Stefan Pejchev, Gancho Ganchev.
When was Geratzite released and how long is it?
Geratzite was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Geratzite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Geratzite was composed by Konstantin Iliev.
Is Geratzite based on a book or true story?
Geratzite is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elin Pelin".