France / Dec 05, 2009 / Les Arcs International Film Festival
The night of the man who chewed asphalt.
1h 32min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Moth is freed on parole after spending time in prison on a wrongful conviction of murder. Jailed shortly before the Bulgarian communist coup of 1944, he now finds himself in a new and alien world— the totalitarian Sofia of the 60s. His first night of freedom draws the map of a diabolical city full of decaying neighborhoods, gloomy streets, and a bizarre parade of characters.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jordan Mutafov | Bijou |
| Yavor Vesselinov | Valentine |
| Hristo Peev | Warden 1 |
| Vasil Ryahov | Warden 2 |
| Veselin Mezekliev | Warden 3 |
| Ivo Krastev | Superintendent |
| Snezhina Petrova | Doctor |
| Ivan Barnev | Tin |
| Stoyan Radev | Nail |
| Velislav Pavlov | Barman |
| Svetlana Yancheva | Swarthy Gypsy |
| Yordan Bikov | Truck Driver |
| Ivaylo Dragiev | Waiter - at Tavern |
| Boyka Velkova | Lady at the Bar |
| Hristo Petkov | Deputy Chief Gravedigger |
Genres
ThrillerCrimeDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Дзифт |
| Original language | български език (BG) |
| Spoken languages | български език |
| Production countries | Bulgaria |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Miramar Film, Bulgarian National Television, Bulgarian National Film Center |
| Official site | ziftthemovie.com |
| Release date | 27 giugno 2008 |
| Production | Ilian Djevelekov, Georgi Dimitrov, Matey Konstantinov |
| Writer | Vladislav Todorov |
| Casting | Antonia Ara Vladimirova |
| Editing | Kevork Aslanyan, Mihail Dichev |
| Cinematography | Emil Christov, Orlin Ruevski |
| Assistant directors | Javor Gardev, Emiliya Vasileva |
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| Camera operators | Orlin Ruevski, Emil Christov |
| Additional photography | Emil Christov, Orlin Ruevski |
| Production design | Nikola Toromanov |
| Art direction | Nikola Toromanov |
| Set decoration | Nikola Toromanov |
| Special effects | Georgi Dimitrov |
| Visual effects | Victor Trichkov, Georgi Dimitrov |
| Music | Kalin Nikolov, Silvia Stefanova, Ivaylo Natzev |
| Sound | Kalin Nikolov, Silvia Stefanova, Ivaylo Natzev |
| Costume design | Daniela Lyahova, Snejina Merdganova |
| Makeup | Daniela Lyahova, Snejina Merdganova |
| Hairstyling | Daniela Lyahova, Snejina Merdganova |
| Budget | 796.442 € |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
United States / Jun 27, 2008
Bulgaria / Sep 25, 2008 / C
Germany / Apr 26, 2009 / 16 / Wiesbaden goEast
Digital
Poland / Aug 04, 2009 / 16
France / Oct 26, 2021 / 16 / Netflix
Physical media
France / May 03, 2011
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