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King for a Day

King for a Day

7,9 /10 (14 Votes)
1983 BG 87 min

Overview

This film is a comedy about a poor man named Purko. Purko always fails in his attempt to escape from poverty. The film illustrates the social and the moral atmosphere in Bulgaria during the 1930's.

Release date

16/05/1983

Votes

14

Popularity

0.4

Genres

Status

Released

Original title

Господин за един ден

Language

BG

Runtime

87 min

Original Soundtrack

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deepkino

deepkino

2025-12-17

One of the great Bulgarian comedies, blending humor with biting social critique. The film follows Purko, played brilliantly by Todor Kolev, a poor man who trades his modest life for one day of living like a wealthy man. What begins as a comic fantasy quickly turns into a bittersweet tale about illusions, inequality, and the emptiness of material dreams. Kolev's performance stands out-his mix of naivety, humor, and quiet despair makes the character both funny and deeply human. The film's satire captures the contradictions of Bulgarian society in the 1920s, hiding sharp commentary behind laughte…

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