Almanac (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1966, Almanac is a drama film directed by Peter Donev, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. An ordinary girl Dimka works on the cooperative farm. Her father Yordan, an honest man, is accused of a serious crime against the cooperative farm. He is brought to a comrades' court. No one doubts that the innocent man will be "exposed" and convicted. Yordan is ready to withstand the worst of injustice with silent dignity. Her daughter asks for help her boyfriend. He is the most authoritative and respected work team leader. He, however, refuses to help, fearing that this might affect his career. Dimka remembered Yoshkata, a nondescript village youth who makes everybody laugh but is very disinterested. So far, Dimka has spurned his undeclared love. Now this same "harmless joker" fights the injustice and upsets the carefully planned frame-up. The father is saved from disgrace. Dimka finds her only true love.
Who’s in it. Almanac stars Margarita Pehlivanova as Dimka, Ivan Bratanov as Bay Yordan, Stefan Mavrodiev as Yoshkata and Dobromir Manev as Murgaviya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Almanac sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Almanac page.
If you liked it. Fans of Almanac tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Almanac (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Almanac change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Almanac worth watching?
- Almanac holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Almanac?
- Almanac stars Margarita Pehlivanova, Ivan Bratanov, Stefan Mavrodiev, Dobromir Manev and Djoko Rosic.
- When was Almanac released?
- Almanac was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.