An evening dedicated to Todor Kolev

25.09.2019; 7 PM; “Sofia” Gallery

Free registration for the event HERE

Bulgarian Cultural Institute London cordially invites you to an evening dedicated to the beloved Bulgarian comedian, actor, and musician Todor Kolev on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of his birth.

The event will include a screening of the classic Bulgarian comedy “King for a Day” and we will recall some of the most iconic songs of the great Todor Kolev.

“King for a Day”

Comedy

Bulgaria, 1983, 87 minutes

Directed by: Nikolay Volev

Written by: Nikola Statkov

Starring: Todor Kolev, Itzhak Fintzi, Yordanka Stefanova, Stoyan Gadev, Ivan Grigorov

Music by: Ivan Staykov

Cinematography: Krasimir Kostov

Language: Bulgarian

Subtitles: English

Plot: The film illustrates the social and the moral atmosphere in Bulgaria during the 1930’s.

The main character Purko (Todor Kolev) is a poor peasant with many children, constantly starting extravagant initiatives to get out of poverty during the hard times between the two world wars. The only consolation he finds in the music with his clarinet and his inborn musical talent until one day he meets an elegant couple from a town. They promise him prosperity if he mortgages his house and invests the money in their business.

A virtuoso performance by Todor Kolev, with a reference to the great comedians of the silent cinema.