Avantage (1977) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1977, Avantage is a drame film directed by Georgi Djulgerov, running about 133 minutes.

What it’s about. Advantage (Bulgarian: Авантаж, translit. Avantazh) is a 1977 Bulgarian drama film directed by Georgi Djulgerov. It was entered into the 28th Berlin International Film Festival, where Djulgerov won the Silver Bear for Best Director. The action takes place during the socialist period in Bulgaria. The central character, nicknamed the Cock is an artistic personality, a man of strong character known as the king of the pickpockets. His keen sense of personal freedom comes up against the universally accepted norms of behavior. The Cock likes a game, adventure and danger, while socialist society needs obedience. The Cock makes a stand against this order; he does not want to play his games according to rules. He is telling his story of two decades: his imprisonment and his love affairs.

Who’s in it. Avantage stars Rousy Chanev as Petela, Plamen Donchev as Gerchev, Maria Statulova as Rumiana and Plamena Getova as Gela, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Avantage 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 Avantage page.

If you liked it. Fans of Avantage tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.