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Nastradin Hodzha and Clever Peter

0 %|Feb 6, 1939|

The cheerful and optimistic character of Sly Peter emerged in Bulgarian folklore during the distant times of Ottoman bondage and served as an outlet protest at national and social injustices. Although the origin of Nastradin Hodzha can be traced back to the folklore of the Middle East, he, too, is a product of Bulgarian folk art. In this constant companion, noble opponent and true friend of Sly Peter are synthesized the features of the common Turkish people. The film is based on numerous stories, incidents and anecdotes in which Sly Peter and Nastradin Hodzha poke fun at the Turkish feudal authorities, the wealthy Bulgarians and Greek clergy. More than eighty proverbs have been incorporated in the dialogue.

Featured Crew

Alexander Vazov
Director
Alexander Vazov
Writer
Hristo Manolov
Music
Johann Teyer
Director of Photography
Hans Teyer
Director of Photography

Cast

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Asen Kamburov
Hitar Petar
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Stoyan Bachvarov
Nasreddin Hodja
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Tzena Ivanova
Hitar Petar's wife
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H. Gavazova
Nasreddin Hodja's wife
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Asparuh Temelkov
Hitar Petar's father