Pauper's Joy (1958)
Anthology film based on six short stories by writer Elin Pelin. At the end of a market day, Stoyan learns that after ten years of marriage he has a son. Leaving the inn with his wife Penka, they find a baby girl thrown into their cart. There is no end to the poor man's joy. She too will be raised. Drought kills the land and the people. Grandfather Korchan and Lazar Dabaka decide to build a windmill. Lazar and his bride are traveling by cart to visit their godparents. They spend an unforgettable night under the starry sky.
Director: Anton Marinovich
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: July 28, 1958
Cast
- Ivan Dimov - Dyado Mateyko
- Georgi Stamatov - Sveti Petar
- Vyara Kovacheva - Penka
- Petko Karlukovsky - Stoyan
- Emilia Radeva - Hristina
- Kosta Tsonev - Lazar Dabaka
- Ivan Bratanov - Dyado Korchan
- Kunka Baeva
- Gancho Ganchev
- Vera Dragostinova
Screenplay
Country: Bulgaria
Language: български език
Original Language: bg
More Films by Director: Anton Marinovich
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pauper's Joy about?
- Anthology film based on six short stories by writer Elin Pelin. At the end of a market day, Stoyan learns that after ten years of marriage he has a son. Leaving the inn with his wife Penka, they find a baby girl thrown into their cart. There is no end to the poor man's joy. She too will be raised. Drought kills the land and the people. Grandfather Korchan and Lazar Dabaka decide to build a windmill. Lazar and his bride are traveling by cart to visit their godparents. They spend an unforgettable night under the starry sky.
- Who directed Pauper's Joy?
- Pauper's Joy was directed by Anton Marinovich.
- Who stars in Pauper's Joy?
- Pauper's Joy stars Ivan Dimov, Georgi Stamatov, Vyara Kovacheva, Petko Karlukovsky, Emilia Radeva, Kosta Tsonev.
- How long is Pauper's Joy?
- Pauper's Joy has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Pauper's Joy?
- Pauper's Joy is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Pauper's Joy produced?
- Pauper's Joy was produced in Bulgaria.