About

Known credits:
12
Birthday:
1923-07-15
Place of birth:
Svilengrad, Bulgaria
Website:
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Binka Zhelyazkova

Overview

Binka Zhelyazkova was a Bulgarian film director. She was the first Bulgarian woman to direct a feature film. Her work often reflected her struggles, and four of her nine films were banned from distribution and reached audiences only after the end of communism. Despite her difficulties at home her films won numerous awards outside of Bulgaria.

Known for

Directing
1988 On the Roofs at Night Directing Director N/A
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1982 The Bright and Dark Side of Things Directing Director N/A
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1982 Lullaby Directing Director N/A
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1980 The Big Night Bathe Directing Director N/A
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1977 The Swimming Pool Directing Director 59
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1973 The Last Word Directing Director 59
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1967 The Tied Up Balloon Directing Director 59
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1961 We Were Young Directing Director 59
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1957 Life Quietly Moves On... Directing Director 59
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Writing
1982 The Bright and Dark Side of Things Writing Writer N/A
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1982 Lullaby Writing Writer N/A
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1973 The Last Word Writing Writer 59
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