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7.2 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19581h 24mBulgaria

Pauper's Joy

Сиромашка радост

Synopsis

Anthology film based on six short stories by writer Elin Pelin. At the end of a market day, Stoyan learns that after ten years of marriage he has a son. Leaving the inn with his wife Penka, they find a baby girl thrown into their cart. There is no end to the poor man's joy. She too will be raised. Drought kills the land and the people. Grandfather Korchan and Lazar Dabaka decide to build a windmill. Lazar and his bride are traveling by cart to visit their godparents. They spend an unforgettable night under the starry sky.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Anton Marinovich
Screenplay & Story
Elin Pelin, Anton Marinovich
Original Title
Сиромашка радост
Country of Origin
Bulgaria
Spoken Languages
Bulgarian
Runtime
1h 24m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Anton Marinovich

Screenplay & Story

Elin Pelin, Anton Marinovich

Department Leadership Roster

Anton Marinovich

Anton Marinovich

Director

Elin Pelin

Writer

Anton Marinovich

Anton Marinovich

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pauper's Joy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pauper's Joy

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

What is Pauper's Joy about?

Anthology film based on six short stories by writer Elin Pelin. At the end of a market day, Stoyan learns that after ten years of marriage he has a son. Leaving the inn with his wife Penka, they find a baby girl thrown into their cart. There is no end to the poor man's joy. She too will be raised. Drought kills the land and the people. Grandfather Korchan and Lazar Dabaka decide to build a windmill. Lazar and his bride are traveling by cart to visit their godparents. They spend an unforgettable night under the starry sky.

Who directed Pauper's Joy?

Pauper's Joy was directed by Anton Marinovich.

Who stars in Pauper's Joy?

The principal cast of Pauper's Joy includes Ivan Dimov, Georgi Stamatov, Vyara Kovacheva, Petko Karlukovsky, Emilia Radeva.

When was Pauper's Joy released and how long is it?

Pauper's Joy was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.