The Icon Stand (1969)

7.8/10 95 min Drama

Overview

In late 19th century, a carver-cutter arrives in a little town to make the iconostasis of the newly built church. He is being accommodated in the house of a respected family. He is working slowly because of his love for the daughter of his hosts. They resist in every possible way and pay a high price: Their daughter dies. Though in despair, the master completes the iconostasis: a masterpiece the locals perceive as a heresy. And he leaves once again without any destination.

Cast

Emilia Radeva

Sultana Glaoushev

Dobrinka Stankova

Bozhanka

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