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The Cooper

Original title: Bondar
  • 1970
  • 26m
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Two persons on the left: Mark Kogan, Georgi Djulgerov. On the right side: Rudolf Vatinyan, Niamdavaa Naidan, Alla Izmaylova. Sitting: Hrachya Kostanyan and Lilya
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The beginning of the 20th century. The young cooper Ilya is recognized by the cooper guild as a master of his trade, but no one believes in his abilities. When Ilya made his first barrel, pe... Read allThe beginning of the 20th century. The young cooper Ilya is recognized by the cooper guild as a master of his trade, but no one believes in his abilities. When Ilya made his first barrel, people doubt its strength because the hoops are made of wood. Ilya throws the barrel in the ... Read allThe beginning of the 20th century. The young cooper Ilya is recognized by the cooper guild as a master of his trade, but no one believes in his abilities. When Ilya made his first barrel, people doubt its strength because the hoops are made of wood. Ilya throws the barrel in the mountain river, wins a bet against the priest and shaves his beard as has been agreed.

  • Directors
    • Georgi Djulgerov
    • Niamdavaa Naidan
  • Writers
    • Georgi Djulgerov
    • Nikolai Haitov
  • Stars
    • Hrachya Kostanyan
    • Sergio Olhovich
    • S. Lalayan
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    • Directors
      • Georgi Djulgerov
      • Niamdavaa Naidan
    • Writers
      • Georgi Djulgerov
      • Nikolai Haitov
    • Stars
      • Hrachya Kostanyan
      • Sergio Olhovich
      • S. Lalayan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Hrachya Kostanyan
    • Master Ilya
    • (as Rachik Kostanyan)
    Sergio Olhovich
    • Peasant
    S. Lalayan
    • Zakazchik
    G. Markaryan
    Mayis Gharagyozyan
    Vaghinak Marguni
    Gariy Chernyakhovskiy
      Valeriy Nosik
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      • Directors
        • Georgi Djulgerov
        • Niamdavaa Naidan
      • Writers
        • Georgi Djulgerov
        • Nikolai Haitov
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      • Trivia
        The film is diploma work of Georgi Djulgerov (Bulgaria) and Niamdavaa Naidan (Mongolia). The script is based on the novel of Bulgarian author. The shooting took place in Armenia.
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        Version of Izpit (1971)

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      • Release date
        • May 11, 1970 (Soviet Union)
      • Country of origin
        • Soviet Union
      • Language
        • Russian
      • Also known as
        • Der Fassbinder
      • Filming locations
        • Ashtarak, Erevan, Armenia
      • Production company
        • Vsesoyuznyj Gosudarstvennyj Institut Kinematografii (VGIK)
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      • Runtime
        26 minutes
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Sound mix
        • Mono

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