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The Foreigner

  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.9K
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The Foreigner (2012)
Soundtrack from "The Foreigner" movie.
Song by Orlin Pavlov - For her.
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ComedyRomance

A Frenchman falls in love with a hot temper Bulgarian village girl. Following the call of his heart he starts looking for the village where she lives without knowing the character and the la... Read allA Frenchman falls in love with a hot temper Bulgarian village girl. Following the call of his heart he starts looking for the village where she lives without knowing the character and the language of the people living there.A Frenchman falls in love with a hot temper Bulgarian village girl. Following the call of his heart he starts looking for the village where she lives without knowing the character and the language of the people living there.

  • Director
    • Niki Iliev
  • Writer
    • Niki Iliev
  • Stars
    • Lubomir Kovatchev
    • Sanya Borisova
    • Niki Iliev
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Niki Iliev
    • Writer
      • Niki Iliev
    • Stars
      • Lubomir Kovatchev
      • Sanya Borisova
      • Niki Iliev
    • 12User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Soundtrack: Orlin Pavlov for "The Foreigner" movie by Niki Iliev
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    Soundtrack: Orlin Pavlov for "The Foreigner" movie by Niki Iliev
    Extended Trailer of "The Foreigner" Movie, 2012.
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    Extended Trailer of "The Foreigner" Movie, 2012.
    Extended Trailer of "The Foreigner" Movie, 2012.
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    Extended Trailer of "The Foreigner" Movie, 2012.
    Second trailer of the "The Foreigner" movie, 2012.
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    Official trailer of the "The Foreigner" movie, 2012.

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    Lubomir Kovatchev
    • Gerard
    Sanya Borisova
    • Magdalena
    Niki Iliev
    Niki Iliev
    • Kalin
    Valentin Goshev
    • Zlatan
    Elen Koleva
    • Stoianka
    Assen Blatechki
    Assen Blatechki
    • Policeman
    Catherine Gautier
    • Elizabeth
    Christopher Lambert
    Christopher Lambert
    • Vincent
    Loïc Risser
    • Le Gardien
    Stanislav Doinov
    • Krum
    Marilyne Fontaine
    • Charlotte
    Vasil Grancharov
    • Minko
    Adriana Kalcheva
    • Magdalena 2
    Iliana Kodjabasheva
    • Petrinka
    Julietta Koleva
    • Gina
    Iulian Kovalevsky
    • Momchil
    Mariana Milanova
    • Receptioniste
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    • Director
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    • Writer
      • Niki Iliev
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    User reviews12

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    10nymph-2

    A must see gem

    I am a Bulgarian and was pleasantly surprised when I saw this movie at the cinema. I did not have very high expectations to start with, as generally I am not a fan of comedies, but this one is an extremely fresh and amusing motion picture with fantastic music. I went out of the cinema with a big smile on my face. A must see gem! Congratulations to Niki Iliev for the great story and the beautiful way the whole movie was shot. The casting is great, too. The film is humorous, unpredictable and keeps the viewer's attention till the end. One thing is for sure - you cannot get bored or yawn while watching it, at least if your are a Bulgarian. However, you may not be able to stop laughing - that is what happened to me while I was watching "The foreigner".
    1trocki

    malarkey

    It's just bad. Each Bulgarian film in the last 5 years is a weak excuse for cinema. Of course the audience can be blamed for not putting a higher standard, they are satisfied with this bad acting. No story. A few funny lines.

    The screenplay is awful. And not just in the Bulgarian movies. It's every single commercial. Bulgaria also suffers from bad music. Wrong youngsters culture. Ton of bad books.

    I really hope that it will be fixed. Start with the cinema. And grow a beard. Make a hoax( I'm still here. Joaquin phoenix). Do something interesting.
    2valko

    another sad attempt for comedy

    Not sure why the majority of Bulgarian movies are very sad and depressing. This one makes no difference.

    Complicated and pretentious script. If you expect any comedy you will be disappointed. Very sad story - both literally and the movie quality - bad acting and very irritating attempt at local language dialect. Irritating because the main actress in fact has very good Bulgarian language half of time, the other half somehow she has accent? WTF? I am Bulgarian and can say I cannot recognize the weird characters born in the apparently pervert imagination of the script's authors. Completely unrealistic and very irritating story.

    One of the worst movies I've ever watched. That is not funny. And I am not laughing. Neither will you if you watch it.
    9lachezarmatneshliev

    Mayfair

    Ultimate the variety in your life. Inspire your next getaway. Trace the story of the style and culture in the Bulgarian film industry. The early years of the Bulgarian era finally agains the difficult life situations. The director and writer is Niki Iliev. Magnificent screenplay, which will associate with a team of star actors. Striking architecture, grand boulevards, world-class art and classic places to stay from countries all around the world. Traveller and the beauty can join to the mountain town, the rocky islands knowns with theirs black seaside imagination and wildlife. Extraordinary film which includes action scenes, excellent food, French wine and remarkable sound.
    2hartrox

    Very unhappy with the irritating script of the film.

    Unfortunately, I will strongly disagree with the current review of this film.

    I am disappointed from this movie's script where dialectic-ism is used in a very flat, inappropriate and completely irritating way. The characters are underdeveloped, insufficient and much more work and complexity is needed to ignite someone's feelings. Actors play is on a very low level and inappropriately selected for their images. Some of the good features of the movie are the selected music and camera work. Otherwise, I had a pretty bad time trying to stay focused and watch the film.

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      The movie has been filmed in Leshten Village - Sofia, Bulgaria, in Paris, Monfort, France, in Kavala, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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    • Release date
      • March 16, 2012 (Bulgaria)
    • Country of origin
      • Bulgaria
    • Official site
      • Official site (Bulgaria)
    • Languages
      • Bulgarian
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Stranac
    • Filming locations
      • Sofia, Bulgaria
    • Production company
      • New World Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $997,471
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
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