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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.7 / 100
2008·Crime / Drama / Mystery·1h 32m

ZIFT

“The night of the man who chewed asphalt.”

Moth is freed on parole after spending time in prison on a wrongful conviction of murder. Jailed shortly before the Bulgarian communist coup of 1944, he now finds himself in a new and alien world— the totalitarian Sofia of the 60s. His first night of freedom draws the map of a diabolical city full of decaying neighborhoods, gloomy streets, and a bizarre parade of characters.

Above the Line
Javor Gardev·DirectorVladislav Todorov·WriterVladislav Todorov·NovelEmil Christov·Director of PhotographyKalin Nikolov·MusicKevork Aslanyan·Editor
Cast
Zahari Baharov·MothTanya Ilieva·AdaVladimir Penev·SlugMihail Mutafov·Van WurstTsvetan Dimitrov·Sergeant MajorDjoko Rosic·PriestDimo Alexiev·PrivateJordan Mutafov·BijouYavor Vesselinov·ValentineHristo Peev·Warden 1
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 2
Javor Gardev·DirectorEmiliya Vasileva·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Vladislav Todorov·WriterVladislav Todorov·Novel
Camera· 2
Emil Christov·Director of PhotographyOrlin Ruevski·Camera Operator
Editing· 2
Kevork Aslanyan·EditorMihail Dichev·Dialogue Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Kalin Nikolov·MusicSilvia Stefanova·Sound EditorIvaylo Natzev·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 4
Nikola Toromanov·Art DirectionDaniela Lyahova·Costume DesignSnejina Merdganova·Makeup Department HeadKrassimir Mihaylov·Makeup Effects
Production· 5
Georgi Dimitrov·ProducerIlian Djevelekov·ProducerMatey Konstantinov·ProducerAntonia Ara Vladimirova·CastingVictor Trichkov·Visual Effects Producer
Other Departments· 2
Georgi Dimitrov·Special Effects SupervisorNikolay Zlatanov·Property Master
By the Numbers
76.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#212A30
#5E6A72
#99A9B1
Mood
Gritty, Intense, Somber
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s 1950s (film Noir)
Visual Style
Photographic

“A close-up, black and white portrait of a bald man's head and upper chest is depicted against a dark background. The man's face is sweaty, and a dark streak, po”

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Key Elements
Blood
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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