Zift (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2008, Zift is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Javor Gardev, running about 92 minutes. “The night of the man who chewed asphalt.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Moth is freed on parole after spending time in prison on wrongful conviction of murder. Jailed shortly before the Bulgarian communist coup of 1944, he now finds himself in a new and alien world - the totalitarian Sofia of the 60s. His first night of freedom draws the map of a diabolical city full of decaying neighborhoods, gloomy streets and a bizarre parade of characters.
Who’s in it. Zift stars Zahari Baharov as Moth, Tanya Ilieva as Ada, Vladimir Penev as Slug and Mihail Mutafov as Van Wurst, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Zift has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zift page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zift tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zift (2008)?
- In US, Zift is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zift worth watching?
- Zift holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zift?
- Zift stars Zahari Baharov, Tanya Ilieva, Vladimir Penev, Mihail Mutafov and Tsvetan Dimitrov.
- When was Zift released?
- Zift was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.