The Countess

A teenage girl's rebellion through drugs becomes a metaphor for the struggle between individuality and totalitarianism. Amidst the political upheaval of 1968, Sybilla (the "Countess") is sent to a girls' re-education camp when she is caught using drugs. After a failed affair and an abortion, Sybilla's drug use lands her in a mental clinic where she resists efforts to remold her personality. Based on a true story.

Release Date

August 18, 1989

Status

Released

Original Title

Аз, Графинята

Runtime

1h 59min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Bulgarian

Production Companies

Boyana Film