Operation Shmenti Capelli (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2011, Operation Shmenti Capelli is a comedy film directed by Ivan Mitov, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. The title is based on the idiomatic expression "shmenti capelli" characterizing actions of people who like to shuffle and bamboozle others with superficial commitments. Karamfilov choose it as a metaphor for people with huge economic and political power. The funny comedy incorporates a tragic story in which Karamfilov plays two roles: the Big Guy and the Little Guy. Big is tied to the Mafia and the Secret services. Little is an unemployed teacher, squeezed and crushed by the system, which stops his heating and electricity, has his home emptied by a bailiff, and uses him as a tool in a game.
Who’s in it. Operation Shmenti Capelli stars Harry Anichkin as General Gospodinov, Zahari Baharov as Papa, Kiril Efremov as Botora and Malin Krastev as Nadezhdev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Operation Shmenti Capelli has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation Shmenti Capelli page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation Shmenti Capelli tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operation Shmenti Capelli (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Operation Shmenti Capelli change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Operation Shmenti Capelli worth watching?
- Operation Shmenti Capelli holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Operation Shmenti Capelli?
- Operation Shmenti Capelli stars Harry Anichkin, Zahari Baharov, Kiril Efremov, Malin Krastev and Kitodar Todorov.
- When was Operation Shmenti Capelli released?
- Operation Shmenti Capelli was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.