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The Good Postman

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A small Bulgarian village facing the Turkish border has been resisting foreign invaders since the times of the Roman and Ottoman Empires. Now, its electorate of 38 elderly Bulgarians is deciding on the future of Europe.
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Nick Allen RogerEbert.com 01/26/2017
The Good Postman is the best kind of microcosm documentary, one that boasts an expansive worldview. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner rachelsreviews.net 03/13/2019
B+
It manages to make important points while still remaining light and cheerful. Go to Full Review Steve Erickson Gay City News 03/06/2018
... formally impressive, framing the village in long shots containing both natural beauty and decrepit buildings. Go to Full Review Nora Lee Mandel Maven's Nest 07/31/2017
8/10
Microcosm of Eastern European impacts and debates...Where Ivan sees refugees...pointing to positive development, others complain...and hopeful vibes depressingly dissipate. Go to Full Review Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 06/10/2017
4.5/5
A documentary that exposes bigotry, fear, and anger as toxic forces in a dying village in Bulgaria. Go to Full Review Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film 02/18/2017
4.5/5
Hristov stands back and silently observes as the election campaign plays out, showing rather than telling, how much economic circumstances can drive both word and deed. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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04/26/2019 Extremely low tension. See more 01/29/2018 It feels like a day spent in Golyam Dervent. Not only was the storytelling and filmmaking superb, to the point I've never seen in a documentary, but the story of Ivan and his village was an important one to see. A true hidden gem. See more Read all reviews
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Tonislav Hristov

Director

Tonislav Hristov

Screenwriter

Lubomir Tsvetkov

Screenwriter

Kaarle Aho

Producer

Orlin Ruevski

Cinematographer

Nikolai Hartmann

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Movie Info

Synopsis A small Bulgarian village facing the Turkish border has been resisting foreign invaders since the times of the Roman and Ottoman Empires. Now, its electorate of 38 elderly Bulgarians is deciding on the future of Europe.
Director
Tonislav Hristov
Producer
Kaarle Aho
Screenwriter
Tonislav Hristov, Lubomir Tsvetkov
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Bulgarian
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 16, 2017
Runtime
1h 20m
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