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The Icon Stand

In late 19th century, a carver-cutter arrives in a little town to make the iconostasis of the newly built church. He is being accommodated in the house of a respected family. He is working slowly because of his love for the daughter of his hosts. They resist in every possible way and pay a high price: Their daughter dies. Though in despair, the master completes the iconostasis: a masterpiece the locals perceive as a heresy. And he leaves once again without any destination.

1h 35m1969TMDb 7.8

Bulgarian

Crew and Cast

Storyline

In late 19th century, a carver-cutter arrives in a little town to make the iconostasis of the newly built church. He is being accommodated in the house of a respected family. He is working slowly because of his love for the daughter of his hosts. They resist in every possible way and pay a high price: Their daughter dies. Though in despair, the master completes the iconostasis: a masterpiece the locals perceive as a heresy. And he leaves once again without any destination.

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Info

Original title
Иконостасът
Status
Released
Released
31 January 1969
Runtime
1h 35m
TMDB score
7.8 / 10 (5 votes)

Production

Studios
Boyana Film
Countries
Bulgaria

Languages

Original
Bulgarian
Spoken
Bulgarian, Greek, Turkish