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Memory of Fear

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Memory of Fear

2017

1h 22m

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Overview

1968. A burned book. A failed life. Humiliations that are not forgiven. Traumas that are not forgotten. Small "rebellions" and small "betrayals". A puzzle of many human destinies, in which small "no"s form one big "yes"...

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8 featured cast members

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Ivaylo Hristov

Ivaylo Hristov

Pisatelyat

Ovanes Torosian

Ovanes Torosian

Rezhisyorat

Stefan Mavrodiev

Stefan Mavrodiev

Bashtata

Stefka Yanorova

Stefka Yanorova

Doctor Koynova

Krastyo Lafazanov

Krastyo Lafazanov

Kozhodaritelyat

Ivan Savov

Ivan Savov

Nachalnik v DS

Malin Krastev

Malin Krastev

Priyatelyat

Milko Yovchev

Bratat

Creative team

Directed by: Ivan Pavlov
Written by: Krasimir Krumov-Gets

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