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Adaptation (1981): Cast

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Adaptation is a 1981 drama directed by Vulo Radev, starring Nikolai Sotirov as Kostadin, Anya Pencheva and Lyuben Chatalov. It runs 2 hours 45 minutes.

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Adaptation (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 45m (165 min)
Director
Vulo Radev
Genre
Drama
Original language
Bulgarian
Studio
BNT
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Adaptation About?

The premise of Adaptation without spoilers.

The film asks where the line between madness and heightened sensitivity truly lies and how society should respond to those who behave differently. A talented young psychiatrist creates a therapeutic group, employing cutting‑edge, unconventional techniques. His goal is to socialize these individuals, bring them into mainstream life and give them the tools to survive.

Adaptation Themes & Keywords

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  • psychiatrist
  • young
  • group
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Cast & crew

Adaptation Cast & Characters

Nikolai Sotirov leads the cast as Kostadin, with Anya Pencheva as Zhechka and Lyuben Chatalov as Bogomil. Directed by Vulo Radev; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Vulo Radev

More films directed by Vulo Radev: Doomed Souls and The Peach Thief.

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Adaptation Also Known As

Also known as “Adaptatziya”.

Also known as
  • Adaptatziya

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FAQ

Adaptation FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Adaptation, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Adaptation?

Adaptation runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).

When was Adaptation released?

Adaptation was released on June 22, 1981.

Who directed Adaptation?

Adaptation was directed by Vulo Radev.

More films by Vulo Radev

Who is in the cast of Adaptation?

Adaptation stars Nikolai Sotirov as Kostadin, Anya Pencheva as Zhechka and Lyuben Chatalov as Bogomil, among 8 credited actors.

Does Adaptation have a post-credit scene?

No. Adaptation has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Adaptation in?

The original language of Adaptation is Bulgarian.

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