Women Do Cry
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Synopsis
A mother stork is shot down from a chimney. A postnatal woman nearly jumps off a balcony. A girl contracts HIV from an adulterous partner. A woman applies make-up to two kittens. A mother looks for magic in the lunar calendar. These events are commonplace for this seemingly normal family, revealing the fine line they live between fragility and absurdity. In the meantime, their country Bulgaria is shaken up by anti-gender and anti-equality protests with an undercurrent of violence. These women are united by a shared trauma, but now they are ready to confront their father’s troubling past.
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Maria Bakalova
Sonja
Vesela Kazakova
Yoana
Iossif Surchadzhiev
The Father
Diana Spasova
Didi
Bilyana Kazakova
Veronica
Dobriela Popova
Tina
Rositca Gevrenova
Maria
Ralitsa Stoyanova
Lora
Katia Kazakova
Ana
Jerome Godfrey
Georgi
Dragomir Kostadinov
Drago
Yavor Kostov
The Gynecologist
Siana Georgieva
Baby Katerina
Kiril Miloushev
Teo
Martin Noev
Homophobe
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 23, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mina Mileva, Vesela Kazakova
- Screenplay & Story
- Mina Mileva, Bilyana Kazakova, Vesela Kazakova
- Original Score
- Andy Cowton
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria, France
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Activist38, ARTE, Ici & Là Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mina Mileva, Vesela Kazakova
Mina Mileva, Bilyana Kazakova, Vesela Kazakova
Andy Cowton
Dimitar Kostov
Christophe Bruncher, Vesela Kazakova, Mina Mileva
Department Leadership Roster
Mina Mileva
Writer
Bilyana Kazakova
Writer
Vesela Kazakova
Writer
Christophe Bruncher
Producer
Vesela Kazakova
Producer
Mina Mileva
Producer
Dimitar Kostov
Director of Photography
Mina Mileva
Director
Vesela Kazakova
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Women Do Cry
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What is Women Do Cry about?
A mother stork is shot down from a chimney. A postnatal woman nearly jumps off a balcony. A girl contracts HIV from an adulterous partner. A woman applies make-up to two kittens. A mother looks for magic in the lunar calendar. These events are commonplace for this seemingly normal family, revealing the fine line they live between fragility and absurdity. In the meantime, their country Bulgaria is shaken up by anti-gender and anti-equality protests with an undercurrent of violence. These women are united by a shared trauma, but now they are ready to confront their father’s troubling past.
Who directed Women Do Cry?
Women Do Cry was directed by Mina Mileva, Vesela Kazakova.
Who stars in Women Do Cry?
The principal cast of Women Do Cry includes Maria Bakalova, Vesela Kazakova, Iossif Surchadzhiev, Diana Spasova, Bilyana Kazakova.
When was Women Do Cry released and how long is it?
Women Do Cry was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Women Do Cry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Women Do Cry was composed by Andy Cowton.