The Mandolin
Мандолината
Synopsis
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 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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ilya Velchev
- Screenplay & Story
- Vulo Radev
- Original Score
- Ivan Halachev
- Original Title
- Мандолината
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Boyana Film, Experimental Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ilya Velchev
Vulo Radev
Ivan Halachev
Konstantin Dzhidrov
Department Leadership Roster
Konstantin Dzhidrov
Director of Photography
Konstantin Dzhidrov
Production Design
Radka Zhekova
Costume Design
Ilya Velchev
Director
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What is The Mandolin about?
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 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.
Who directed The Mandolin?
The Mandolin was directed by Ilya Velchev.
Who stars in The Mandolin?
The principal cast of The Mandolin includes Yuri Angelov, Petar Slabakov, Sashka Bratanova, Dossio Dossev, Ivan Grigorov.
When was The Mandolin released and how long is it?
The Mandolin was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mandolin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mandolin was composed by Ivan Halachev.