Binka Zhelyazkova
Directing
- Born
- July 15, 1923 · Svilengrad, Bulgaria
- Died
- July 31, 2011 (age 88)
Binka Zhelyazkova was a Bulgarian film director. She was the first Bulgarian woman to direct a feature film. Her work often reflected her struggles, and four of her nine films were banned from distribution and reached audiences only after the end of communism. Despite her difficulties at home her films won numerous awards outside of Bulgaria.
Known for
The Tied Up Balloon
December 1, 1967
We Were Young
March 13, 1961
The Last Word
September 7, 1973
The Swimming Pool
August 29, 1977
Life Flows Slowly By...
December 19, 1957
The Big Night Bathe
December 1, 1980
On the Roofs at Night
February 8, 1988
Adam's Rib
October 1, 1956
The Bright and Dark Side of Things
January 1, 1982
Lullaby
January 1, 1982
Behind the camera10
- 1988On the Roofs at Night Director
- 1982The Bright and Dark Side of Things Director, Writer
- 1982Lullaby Director, Writer
- 1980The Big Night Bathe Director
- 1977The Swimming Pool Director
- 1973The Last Word Director, Writer
- 1967The Tied Up Balloon Director
- 1961We Were Young Director
- 1957Life Flows Slowly By... Director
- 1956Adam's Rib