Konstantin Kotsev
Born Konstantin Vasilev Kotsev on June 4, 1926 in the city of Istanbul, he entered the law faculty at the St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia where he graduated in 1950. Subsequently, he enrolled acting at The National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts graduating in 1958. After the graduation, Kotsev was appointed in the Burgas Theatre for a year. In 1959, he joined the troupe of the newly founded Satirical Theatre „Aleko Konstantinov“ in Sofia where he remained until 1984. During the end of the 1980s, Kotsev was part of the Municipal Theatre of Sofia. His film debut in a main role was in 1958 in the Bulgarian film classic On a Small Island directed by Rangel Valchanov. Kotsev has a son Dimitar (born 1971) and a daughter Zornitsa (born 1972).
Equilibrium (1983)
A social and psychological study of contemporary problems. (more)
A social and psychological study of contemporary problems. (more)
On the Small Island (1958)
In the 1920s several dozen political prisoners are exiled on a small island in the Black Sea awaiting sentencing. The old sea wolf and adventurer Kostadin (nicknamed Costa Rica) is planning an escape together with а carpenter named Zheko, an idealistic student and ... (more)
In the 1920s several dozen political prisoners are exiled on a small island in the Black Sea awaiting sentencing. The old sea wolf and adventurer Kostadin (nicknamed Costa Rica) is planning an escape together with а carpenter named Zheko, an idealistic student and ... (more)
Up in the Cherry Tree (1984)
The adventures of a mischievous boy in his neighborhood during the summer break. (more)
The adventures of a mischievous boy in his neighborhood during the summer break. (more)
The White Room (1968)
In a white ward in a clinic a lifetime balance on the verge of death. Memories are herding together in the mind of seriously ill Aleksandrov, a scientist, who evaluates and reevaluates his own life: friendships, loves, career. Images of his youth are crowding in: ... (more)
In a white ward in a clinic a lifetime balance on the verge of death. Memories are herding together in the mind of seriously ill Aleksandrov, a scientist, who evaluates and reevaluates his own life: friendships, loves, career. Images of his youth are crowding in: ... (more)
Birds and Greyhounds (1969)
A film about a group of young people who struggle for their ideals. A film about the defeated ideals and the cruelty of the Second World War period of time. (more)
A film about a group of young people who struggle for their ideals. A film about the defeated ideals and the cruelty of the Second World War period of time. (more)
First Lesson (1960)
Sofia, Bulgaria during World War II - Pesho, a poor boy from a working class family, falls in love with Violeta, a rich girl. (more)
Sofia, Bulgaria during World War II - Pesho, a poor boy from a working class family, falls in love with Violeta, a rich girl. (more)
The Central Warmth (1978)
A tenement house needs to have steam heating installed. The residents find the necessary workers to do it, sign the contract and pay them in advance. The workers show up and start their job, but disappear immediately. Panic-stricken, the residents set up to search ... (more)
A tenement house needs to have steam heating installed. The residents find the necessary workers to do it, sign the contract and pay them in advance. The workers show up and start their job, but disappear immediately. Panic-stricken, the residents set up to search ... (more)
The Inspector and the Night (1963)
A classic noir murder mystery based on the same name detective book by Bogomil Raynov (more)
A classic noir murder mystery based on the same name detective book by Bogomil Raynov (more)
Time of Violence (1988)
In the 17th century, a Bulgarian Christian region is selected by the Ottoman rulers to serve as an example of conversion to Islam. A Janissary who was kidnapped from the village as a boy is sent to force the reluctant inhabitants to convert. The Turkish governor ... (more)
In the 17th century, a Bulgarian Christian region is selected by the Ottoman rulers to serve as an example of conversion to Islam. A Janissary who was kidnapped from the village as a boy is sent to force the reluctant inhabitants to convert. The Turkish governor ... (more)
The Penleve Case (1968)
The three grotesque novels whose action takes place at different times of the recent past are united by a common thematic key – their protest against violence and militarism, expressed by means of a kind of absurd humor. (more)
The three grotesque novels whose action takes place at different times of the recent past are united by a common thematic key – their protest against violence and militarism, expressed by means of a kind of absurd humor. (more)
Sets (1968)
People from all over the world spend their summer holidays at the Black Sea. German Walter and his girlfriend Gisela check in at the hotel as spouses. Walter uses the passport of his wife. The police find the body of a young woman washes up by the waves. Inspector ... (more)
People from all over the world spend their summer holidays at the Black Sea. German Walter and his girlfriend Gisela check in at the hotel as spouses. Walter uses the passport of his wife. The police find the body of a young woman washes up by the waves. Inspector ... (more)
Armando (1969)
Yanko, a young partisan, arrives in a small coastal town. He has to carry out a mission and return to his unit immediately. However, he runs into Armando, a former schoolmate. The guitarist Armando is genuinely overjoyed. He throws back a glass or two, plies his ... (more)
Yanko, a young partisan, arrives in a small coastal town. He has to carry out a mission and return to his unit immediately. However, he runs into Armando, a former schoolmate. The guitarist Armando is genuinely overjoyed. He throws back a glass or two, plies his ... (more)
Aesop (1970)
This film brings us back to show us the life of the famous ancient sage Aesop, who helped people with his wisdom in their struggle for freedom and happiness. (more)
This film brings us back to show us the life of the famous ancient sage Aesop, who helped people with his wisdom in their struggle for freedom and happiness. (more)
Houses Without Fences (1974)
Misho becomes an orphan. The good people from the neighborhood take care of him until the child is placed in an orphanage. Everyone is trying to bring joy to the kid. However, Misho is searching for his mother's love in their eyes. Now the people are being kind to ... (more)
Misho becomes an orphan. The good people from the neighborhood take care of him until the child is placed in an orphanage. Everyone is trying to bring joy to the kid. However, Misho is searching for his mother's love in their eyes. Now the people are being kind to ... (more)
The Quiet Fugitive (1972)
Gosho Kalimanski, a clerk living the big city, finds difficulties to stand the endless noise around him. (more)
Gosho Kalimanski, a clerk living the big city, finds difficulties to stand the endless noise around him. (more)
Eternal Times (1975)
During the socialist regime in Bulgaria, the migration from villages to bigger towns brings a lot of problems and sadness to some of the party activists. (more)
During the socialist regime in Bulgaria, the migration from villages to bigger towns brings a lot of problems and sadness to some of the party activists. (more)
Escape to Ropotamo (1973)
After a successful concert, the famous singer Lina Dimova disappears. She travels to the seaside, where she pretends to be mute and lives in the cabin of Manol at the bed of Ropotamo River. (more)
After a successful concert, the famous singer Lina Dimova disappears. She travels to the seaside, where she pretends to be mute and lives in the cabin of Manol at the bed of Ropotamo River. (more)