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Christo Christov

1926 – 2007

Bulgarian film director and screenwriter

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About Christo Christov

Lived 1926 – 2007 (aged 81). Christo Christov was a Bulgarian film director, screenwriter and director.

Christo Kostov Christov (; 11 April 1926 – 16 April 2007) was a Bulgarian film director and screenwriter. He directed 19 films between 1969 and 1997.

Career In 1973, he was a member of the jury at the 8th Moscow International Film Festival. His 1976 film Cyclops was entered into the 27th Berlin International Film Festival. His 1979 film The Barrier won the Silver Prize at the 11th Moscow International Film Festival. In 1981, his film The Truck was entered into the 31st Berlin International Film Festival. His 1985 film Reference was entered into the 14th Moscow International Film Festival.

Selected filmography The Last Summer (1974) Cyclops (1976) The Barrier (1979) The Truck (1981) Reference (1985)

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Important facts

Born
11 April 1926, Plovdiv
Birth century
20th century
Died
16 April 2007, Sofia
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter, director
Nationality
Bulgaria
Education
Krastyo Sarafov National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts, Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography
Also known as
Christo Kostov Christov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christo Christov?

Bulgarian film director and screenwriter (1926–2007)

When was Christo Christov born?

Christo Christov was born on 11 April 1926 in Plovdiv.

When did Christo Christov die?

Christo Christov died on 16 April 2007 in Sofia.

What was Christo Christov's occupation?

Christo Christov was a film director, screenwriter and director.

What nationality was Christo Christov?

Christo Christov was Bulgarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christo Christov

· Wikidata: Q5111619

· DBpedia: Christo Christov

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