Avalanche (1982): Cast
Avalanche is a 1982 adventure drama directed by Irina Aktasheva and Hristo Piskov, starring Pavel Popandov as Nikifor, Дмитрий Сорокин and Ivan Ivanov. It runs 2 hours 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 33m (153 min)
- Directors
- Irina Aktasheva and Hristo Piskov
- Original language
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Bulgarian - Studio
- Boyana Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Avalanche About?
The premise of Avalanche without spoilers.
A team of young climbers, bound by love of the sport, scales a tough summit. Their clashing tempers and ideas of honor create tension. Mid‑ascent an avalanche buries them, forcing each to relive moments. Nayden wrestles with leadership, rival Nikifor stays the perpetual second, a cold‑sensitive man ponders friendship, while the poet, sculptor and cameraman focus on art. They must survive the vortex.
Avalanche Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- snow adventure
- mountaineer
- risk
- snow
- climber
- f rated
- cold the temperature
- teamwork
- danger
- cold weather
- sportsman
- hillside
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- one word title
- based on novel
Avalanche Cast & Characters
Pavel Popandov leads the cast as Nikifor, with Дмитрий Сорокин as Горазд and Ivan Ivanov as Asen. Directed by Irina Aktasheva and Hristo Piskov; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Irina Aktasheva
- Co-director Hristo Piskov
- Pavel Popandov as Nikifor
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Дмитрий Сорокин as Горазд - Ivan Ivanov as Asen
- Filip Trifonov as Poeta
Also Starring in Avalanche
· 8 more- Lyuben Chatalov Zimornichaviya
- Vania Tzvetkova Dara
- Veliko Stoianov Skulptora
- Vasil Popiliev Деян
- Eleftery Elefterov Rad
- Stefan Stefanov Sueverniyat
- Ognyan Kupenov Branko
- Ivan Balsamadzhiev Radista
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One more film directed by Irina Aktasheva and Hristo Piskov: Monday Morning.
Avalanche Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Hózuhatag” and “Lavina”.
- Also known as
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- Hózuhatag
- Lavina
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Avalanche FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Avalanche, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Avalanche?
Avalanche runs 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).
When was Avalanche released?
Avalanche was released on February 15, 1982.
Who directed Avalanche?
Avalanche was directed by Irina Aktasheva and Hristo Piskov.
More films by Irina Aktasheva Who is in the cast of Avalanche?
Avalanche stars Pavel Popandov as Nikifor, Дмитрий Сорокин as Горазд and Ivan Ivanov as Asen, among 12 credited actors.
Does Avalanche have a post-credit scene?
No. Avalanche has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Avalanche in?
The original language of Avalanche is Bulgarian.
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