The Devil in Sofia (1921): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1921, The Devil in Sofia is a comedy and drama film directed by Vasil Gendov.

What it’s about. The devil is bored in his kingdom. He makes up his mind to descend to earth and get familiar with the kind of life people lead. He chooses the city of Sofia for his excursion. His first contacts are by no means encouraging. Strolling along the streets in the capital in his outlandish Mephistophelean costume, he is chased and stoned. Then the devil puts into operation his tiny machine for printing money. Dressed in the latest fashion he continues his walk unmolested. Money opens the doors of the richest homes for him and he soon becomes a member of the capital city's high life. The devil chooses a prostitute as his partner, who introduces him to her family. The father is a thief and a drunkard so that the mother is forced to be the bread-winner. Satan and the prostitute find themselves in the whirl of easy life.

Who’s in it. The Devil in Sofia stars Vasil Gendov as The Devil, Zhana Gendova as Prostitute, Ivan Popov as The Father and Meri Mihaylova as The Mother, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Devil in Sofia 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 The Devil in Sofia page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Devil in Sofia tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.