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Release Year1981
Runtime1h 05m
LanguageBulgarian
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Science Fiction
Votes1
DirectorSlav Bakalov
WritersSlav Bakalov, Vladimir Ganev
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsThe Nearby Distance
About The Nearby Distance
An alien arrives on the planet Earth with a special mission. He must steal and send canned food to his home planet, because it is very scarce there. The alien is confronted with the absurdity of Earth life. Ten animated episodes were inserted into the feature film as an ironic commentary.
Directed by Slav Bakalov, The Nearby Distance leans on a strong ensemble — Yosif Sarchadzhiev, Mariana Radkova, Yuli Toshev — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1981.
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