

Adam's Rib
Ребро Адамово
Synopsis
The young Bulgarian Muslim woman Zyulker wants to study and become a teacher. Her father decides to arrange a marriage to her. After the wedding, she runs away and goes to the town. There she starts work in a hostel. Her husband takes her back. He beats and humiliates her. She gives birth to her child prematurely, takes the baby and goes to the school for Muslim in the town. She has to surmount many difficulties. The young woman meets her first teacher Stefanov. The two fall in love. With his help, Zyulker finishes her study successfully and makes up her mind to return to her native village as a teacher. Stefanov follows her and proposes to her. The two embrace.
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- Director
- Anton Marinovich
- Screenplay & Story
- Angel Vagenshtain
- Original Score
- Konstantin Ilievski
- Original Title
- Ребро Адамово
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Boyana Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anton Marinovich
Angel Vagenshtain
Konstantin Ilievski
Emil Rashev
Ana Manolova-Pipeva
Department Leadership Roster
Angel Vagenshtain
Writer
Anton Marinovich
Director
Ana Manolova-Pipeva
Editor
Pepa Misirkova
Costume Design
Emil Rashev
Director of Photography
Zlatka Dabova
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adam's Rib
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Adam's Rib about?
The young Bulgarian Muslim woman Zyulker wants to study and become a teacher. Her father decides to arrange a marriage to her. After the wedding, she runs away and goes to the town. There she starts work in a hostel. Her husband takes her back. He beats and humiliates her. She gives birth to her child prematurely, takes the baby and goes to the school for Muslim in the town. She has to surmount many difficulties. The young woman meets her first teacher Stefanov. The two fall in love. With his help, Zyulker finishes her study successfully and makes up her mind to return to her native village as a teacher. Stefanov follows her and proposes to her. The two embrace.
Who directed Adam's Rib?
Adam's Rib was directed by Anton Marinovich.
Who stars in Adam's Rib?
The principal cast of Adam's Rib includes Emilia Radeva, Georgi Popov, Lubomir Kabakchiyev, Nikola Popov, Ginka Stancheva.
When was Adam's Rib released and how long is it?
Adam's Rib was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Adam's Rib?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Adam's Rib was composed by Konstantin Ilievski.
