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Women Do Cry

Original title: Zhenite naistina plachat
  • 2021
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
398
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Andy Cowton, Yann Dedet, Iossif Surchadzhiev, Yavor Kostov, Jerome Godfrey, Katia Kazakova, Vesela Kazakova, Bilyana Kazakova, Siana Georgieva, Dragomir Kostadinov, Kiril Miloushev, Martin Noev, Christophe Bruncher, Dimitar Kostov, Mina Mileva, Donka Ivanova, Nicolas Avinée, Diana Spasova, Maria Bakalova, Rositca Gevrenova, Dobriela Popova, and Ralitsa Stoyanova in Women Do Cry (2021)
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A mother stork is shot down from a chimney. A woman suffering from postnatal depression nearly jumps off a balcony. A girl has to deal with the stigma of HIV. A mother looks for magic in the... Read allA mother stork is shot down from a chimney. A woman suffering from postnatal depression nearly jumps off a balcony. A girl has to deal with the stigma of HIV. A mother looks for magic in the lunar calendar.A mother stork is shot down from a chimney. A woman suffering from postnatal depression nearly jumps off a balcony. A girl has to deal with the stigma of HIV. A mother looks for magic in the lunar calendar.

  • Directors
    • Vesela Kazakova
    • Mina Mileva
  • Writers
    • Bilyana Kazakova
    • Vesela Kazakova
    • Mina Mileva
  • Stars
    • Maria Bakalova
    • Vesela Kazakova
    • Ralitsa Stoyanova
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    398
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Vesela Kazakova
      • Mina Mileva
    • Writers
      • Bilyana Kazakova
      • Vesela Kazakova
      • Mina Mileva
    • Stars
      • Maria Bakalova
      • Vesela Kazakova
      • Ralitsa Stoyanova
    • 6User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Maria Bakalova
    Maria Bakalova
    • Sonja
    Vesela Kazakova
    Vesela Kazakova
    • Yoana
    Ralitsa Stoyanova
    Ralitsa Stoyanova
    • Lora
    Bilyana Kazakova
    Bilyana Kazakova
    • Veronica
    Iossif Surchadzhiev
    Iossif Surchadzhiev
    • The Father
    Katia Kazakova
    • Ana
    Diana Spasova
    • Didi
    Rositca Gevrenova
    • Maria
    Jerome Godfrey
    • Georgi
    Dobriela Popova
    • Tina
    Dragomir Kostadinov
    • Drago
    Yavor Kostov
    • The Gynecologist
    Siana Georgieva
    • Baby Katerina
    Kiril Miloushev
    • Teo
    Martin Noev
    • Homophobe
    • Directors
      • Vesela Kazakova
      • Mina Mileva
    • Writers
      • Bilyana Kazakova
      • Vesela Kazakova
      • Mina Mileva
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    10batnicolcho

    Truthfully, worth watching

    I've never seen a movie quite like this one before , let alone a Bulgarian one at that. As hard as it is to admit, women still do get mistreated, although it is a process.

    This movie shows the rise for new opportunities, without sugar coating the problem, which some might not enjoy, but it is crucial to point out its importance. I thoroughly enjoyed it and felt some of the emotions the characters had. I suggest you all watch it before jumping into conclusions or starting off with a biased opinion.
    10niyalaleva

    Intriguing movie

    Watched it on the big screen, high quality, nieche, production. Strong play by ALL actresses (not just Maria). Really puts you in the Bulgarian realm.
    10nikolapopovbg

    Great and real

    I am so sad to say this but in Bulgaria and in many other places people hate each other and hurt each other. This film shows the verbal aggression and that is for me even more important and interesting. The actresses are so talented and unique. Bravi tutti!!!
    10jonathanswift-67720

    Smashing female power

    Do not miss it. I watched it in Washigton DC - AFI's Best of European Cinema Showcase of 2022. The two directors wave your head. Bravura performanices and smashing female power.

    "This by no means is the easiest watch but that shouldn't stop anyone from seeing this gut-wrenching but beautiful portrait of the trials and tribulations of womanhood. With a cast lead by Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm), Women Do Cry manages to pack so many topics without making the audience feel inundated or the film crowded. This film will stay with you forever." Emma Kiely's Top 10 Non-American Films of 2021.
    1Mini_Jupe

    This is not right...

    Being first a Bulgarian and second - a woman, I was very intrigued about this movie for it was advertised to display the very important issues - the problems about the violence towards women in the modern Bulgarian society.

    I am sorry for having to write this but this movie is a complete rubbish. A junk that in normal society is not supposed to exist at all. But it's there and yes it is not only Maria Bakalova who are giving a mediocre performance instead of what the previous reviewer said. All actors are so impossibly bad. The direction is not existing. The propaganda is in its fullest. The only reason this piece of sh&t has been done for is the grants they are receiving from the EU. Avoid like a plague.

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      Maria Bakalovas bleeding wound in the film was real. However, the directors never told her to do so. Bakalova also falls a few times. This was also her decision.

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 2021 (Bulgaria)
    • Countries of origin
      • Bulgaria
      • France
    • Language
      • Bulgarian
    • Also known as
      • Kobiety płaczą
    • Production companies
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      • Ici et Là Productions
      • Arte France Cinéma
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      • $41,530
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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