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King for a Day

This film is a comedy about a poor man named Purko. Purko always fails in his attempt to escape from poverty. The film illustrates the social and the moral atmosphere in Bulgaria during the 1930's.

Top Cast

  • Todor Kolev

    Todor Kolev

    Purko

  • Yordanka Stefanova

    Yordanka Stefanova

    Purkovitza

  • Itzhak Finzi

    Itzhak Finzi

    tax-collector

  • Stoyan Gudev

    Stoyan Gudev

    priest

  • Nikola Pashov

    Nikola Pashov

    Kmetat

  • Ivan Grigorov

    Ivan Grigorov

    Mito Bosiya

  • Ivan Obretenov

    Ivan Obretenov

  • Trifon Dzhonev

    Trifon Dzhonev

  • Veliko Stoianov

    Veliko Stoianov

Overview

This film is a comedy about a poor man named Purko. Purko always fails in his attempt to escape from poverty. The film illustrates the social and the moral atmosphere in Bulgaria during the 1930's.

Rating

7.9 / 10
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1 Reviews

  • deepkino
    deepkino
    Dec 17, 2025

    One of the great Bulgarian comedies, blending humor with biting social critique. The film follows Purko, played brilliantly by Todor Kolev, a poor man who trades his modest life for one day of living like a wealthy man. What begins as a comic fantasy quickly turns into a bittersweet tale about illusions, inequality, and the emptiness of material dreams. Kolev's performance stands out-his mix of naivety, humor, and quiet despair makes the character both funny and deeply human. The film's satire captures the contradictions of Bulgarian society in the 1920s, hiding sharp commentary behind laughter. Its humor is absurd and ironic, but its message is universal: status and wealth rarely bring real happiness. By the end, we're left with both laughter and sadness, making the film a timeless tragicomedy.

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