The Icon Stand

Release Date: 1969-01-31

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.

Rating: 8.5 / 10

Cast

Dimitar Tashev

as Raphe Klinche

Emilia Radeva

as Sultana Glaoushev

Violeta Gindeva

as Katerina Glaoushev

Dobrinka Stankova

as Bozhanka