Dimitrovgradtsy (Bulgarian: Димитровгрдци, English: People of Dimitrovgrad) is a Bulgarian drama film from 1956 directed by Nikola Korabov and Ducho Mundrov. It is based on a screenplay by Buryan Enchev, with cinematography by Vulo Radev. The music was composed by Stefan Remenkov. Georgi Kaloyanchev, Maria Rusalieva, Ivan Dimov, and Boris Chirakov appear in the lead roles.

Dimitrovgradtsy
Димитровградци
Directed byNikola Korabov
Ducho Mundrov
Written byBuryan Enchev
StarringGeorgi Kaloyanchev
Maria Rusalieva
Ivan Dimov
Boris Chirakov
CinematographyVulo Radev
Music byStefan Remenkov
Release date
  • 30 April 1956 (1956-04-30)
Running time
109 minutes
CountryBulgaria
LanguageBulgarian

Plot

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The film describes in socialist realism style the construction of the city of Dimitrovgrad few years after the end of World War II. It shows the enthusiasm of the young people sent there in brigades by the state, the so-called brigadiers, who worked for free to create a "city of dreams" for young people, where everything would be wonderful.

Cast

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  • Georgi Kaloyanchev - Shteryo Barabata
  • Maria Rusalieva - Nevena
  • Ivan Dimov - Enev
  • Boris Chirakov - Sobelev
  • Inna Makarova - Lyudmila
  • Nikola Dadov - Bogdan
  • Sofia Karakasheva - Penka
  • Veli Chaushev - Nuri
  • Petko Karlukovski - Shopa
  • Vladimir Trendafilov - Danailov
  • Yordan Spasov - Dochev
  • Ivan Tonev - Misho
  • Dinko Dinev - Zhelyasko
  • Elena Hranova - Baba Nona
  • Georgi Asenov - Dyado Nedyo
  • Ivan Bratanov - Savata
  • Hristo Dinev - Bay Rayko
  • Kosta Tsonev
  • Rangel Valchanov
  • Lyubomir Kabakchiev
  • Dimitar Bochev
  • Angel Gerov
  • Ani Damyanova
  • Kuncho Boshnakov
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