Konstantin Kotsev
Biography: Born Konstantin Vasilev Kotsev on June 4, 1926 in the city of Istanbul, he entered the law faculty at the St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia where he graduated in 1950. Subsequently, he enrolled acting at The National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts graduating in 1958. After the graduation, Kotsev was appointed in the Burgas Theatre for a year. In 1959, he joined the troupe of the newly founded Satirical Theatre „Aleko Konstantinov“ in Sofia where he remained until 1984. During the end of the 1980s, Kotsev was part of the Municipal Theatre of Sofia. His film debut in a main role was in 1958 in the Bulgarian film classic On a Small Island directed by Rangel Valchanov. Kotsev has a son Dimitar (born 1971) and a daughter Zornitsa (born 1972).
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 04, 1926
Deathday: August 04, 2007
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Time of Violence
1988-03-28
Time of Violence
Overview: In the 17th century, a Bulgarian Christian region is selected by the Ottoman rulers to serve as an example of conversion to Islam. A Janissary who was kidnapped from the village as a boy is sent to force the reluctant inhabitants to convert. The Turkish governor seeks a peaceful solution, but ultimately torture, violence, and rebellion break out.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1988-03-28
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Escape to Ropotamo
1973-07-13
Escape to Ropotamo
Overview: After a successful concert, the famous singer Lina Dimova disappears. She travels to the seaside, where she pretends to be mute and lives in the cabin of Manol at the bed of Ropotamo River.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1973-07-13
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The White Room
1968-10-17
The White Room
Overview: In a white ward in a clinic a lifetime balance on the verge of death. Memories are herding together in the mind of seriously ill Aleksandrov, a scientist, who evaluates and reevaluates his own life: friendships, loves, career. Images of his youth are crowding in: of his beloved, of his children, of evenings, spent with his friends, ups and downs. And no one is able to say if all this made any difference.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1968-10-17
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Noshtnite bdeniya na pop Vecherko
1980-05-19
Noshtnite bdeniya na pop Vecherko
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1980-05-19
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On the Small Island
1958-05-04
On the Small Island
Overview: In the 1920s several dozen political prisoners are exiled on a small island in the Black Sea awaiting sentencing. The old sea wolf and adventurer Kostadin (nicknamed Costa Rica) is planning an escape together with а carpenter named Zheko, an idealistic student and a doctor.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1958-05-04
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Sets
1968-11-15
Sets
Overview: People from all over the world spend their summer holidays at the Black Sea. German Walter and his girlfriend Gisela check in at the hotel as spouses. Walter uses the passport of his wife. The police find the body of a young woman washes up by the waves. Inspector Damyanov begins an investigation. Walter is not under suspicion, but he is ill at ease. It is because of his wife passport? Ex-Nazi officer Kunze has his own little secret and causes for worry. Dutch musician Jan has something on his conscience, too, after a little love with a Bulgarian girl. Having penetrated the unsavory secrets of all those people, Damyanov leads them to the conviction that it is difficult to live a life of deception.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1968-11-15
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The Inspector and the Night
1963-12-16
The Inspector and the Night
Overview: A classic noir murder mystery based on the same name detective book by Bogomil Raynov
Genres: Crime
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1963-12-16
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Equilibrium
1983-12-26
Equilibrium
Overview: A social and psychological study of contemporary problems.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1983-12-26
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The Central Warmth
1978-11-20
The Central Warmth
Overview: A tenement house needs to have steam heating installed. The residents find the necessary workers to do it, sign the contract and pay them in advance. The workers show up and start their job, but disappear immediately. Panic-stricken, the residents set up to search for them, only to find the workers in jail. Totally desperate, their only chance is to come up with an ingenious plan how to bring the work to the end.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1978-11-20
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Up in the Cherry Tree
1984-04-02
Up in the Cherry Tree
Overview: The adventures of a mischievous boy in his neighborhood during the summer break.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1984-04-02
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The Penleve Case
1968-04-26
The Penleve Case
Overview: The three grotesque novels whose action takes place at different times of the recent past are united by a common thematic key – their protest against violence and militarism, expressed by means of a kind of absurd humor.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1968-04-26
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There Is Nothing Finer Than Bad Weather
1971-03-05
There Is Nothing Finer Than Bad Weather
Overview: A Bulgarian secret service agent is sent undercover to a big Western European company.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1971-03-05
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Houses Without Fences
1974-02-08
Houses Without Fences
Overview: Misho becomes an orphan. The good people from the neighborhood take care of him until the child is placed in an orphanage. Everyone is trying to bring joy to the kid. However, Misho is searching for his mother's love in their eyes. Now the people are being kind to him, but there is always an invisible wall. Maybe uncle Elenko is the most sincere, since he shows his feelings in a tragic moment when Misho gets on a roof of a construction site. However, why does he care for Misho end with him convincing him to go to the orphanage?
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1974-02-08
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Armando
1969-04-25
Armando
Overview: Yanko, a young partisan, arrives in a small coastal town. He has to carry out a mission and return to his unit immediately. However, he runs into Armando, a former schoolmate. The guitarist Armando is genuinely overjoyed. He throws back a glass or two, plies his friend with questions, and indulges in memories. Yanko's heart is torn between conflicting emotions: Should he kill Armando and thus avoid the risk of detection? On the other hand, should he take a chance and spare his onetime friend? In a moment of lucidity, Armando realizes the tight spot that he is in. He offers the partisan his own, better clothes and wishes him god luck. Just when Armando is at his happiest, the police, who have mistaken him for the outlaw they want, shoot him.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1969-04-25
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Aesop
1970-06-28
Aesop
Overview: This film brings us back to show us the life of the famous ancient sage Aesop, who helped people with his wisdom in their struggle for freedom and happiness.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1970-06-28
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Úplně vyřízený chlap
1965-05-21
Úplně vyřízený chlap
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: cs
Release Date: 1965-05-21
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Eternal Times
1975-02-07
Eternal Times
Overview: During the socialist regime in Bulgaria, the migration from villages to bigger towns brings a lot of problems and sadness to some of the party activists.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1975-02-07
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The Quiet Fugitive
1972-06-12
The Quiet Fugitive
Overview: Gosho Kalimanski, a clerk living the big city, finds difficulties to stand the endless noise around him.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1972-06-12
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Birds and Greyhounds
1969-04-11
Birds and Greyhounds
Overview: A film about a group of young people who struggle for their ideals. A film about the defeated ideals and the cruelty of the Second World War period of time.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1969-04-11
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First Lesson
1960-04-18
First Lesson
Overview: Sofia, Bulgaria during World War II - Pesho, a poor boy from a working class family, falls in love with Violeta, a rich girl.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: bg
Release Date: 1960-04-18
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