The Black Swallow (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film
Released in 1997, The Black Swallow is a drama film directed by Georgi Djulgerov, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. The stories of three men get tangled up in the life of the young Gipsy called Magdalena - that of the Bulgarian Lilyanin, who starts off as a fighter for brotherhood but turns into a persecutor of the Gypsies; the story of the savage Halibryamov, who knows the language of animals, but does not speak any human tongue; the story of a rich Gypsy called Kanyo who wants but does not dare to break with the lot of his kin, and story of a Frenchman in a wheelchair who comes to realize that money cannot buy everything. Magic alone can unravel this knot of destinies... And then, there is the Gypsy tale of the black swallow and how it came to be.
Who’s in it. The Black Swallow stars Tzvetan Alexiev as Halibriamov.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Swallow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Swallow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Swallow (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Swallow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Black Swallow?
- The Black Swallow stars Tzvetan Alexiev.
- When was The Black Swallow released?
- The Black Swallow was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.