The Goat Horn

The Goat Horn

1972 · 100 min · BG · 6.2 (28 votes)
Dir. Metodi Andonov · Starring Katya Paskaleva, Anton Gorchev, Todor Kolev, Stefan Mavrodiev, Nevena Andonova, Kliment Denchev
Drama

XVII century, Bulgaria is under Ottoman rule. Four men break into the house of the shepherd Karaivan, raping and killing his wife in full view of their child, Maria. To protect his daughter and to enact revenge, he raises Maria as a son, teaching her to fight and kill. But as Maria grows up, she longs for a different life.

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A brutal, operatic historical drama that plunges into the depths of trauma and revenge. Its somber tone and visceral realism create a weighty, unforgettable experience, exploring the blurred lines of identity and the cost of vengeance.

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