Valentin Gadzhokov

Valentin Gadzhokov

Born: August 17, 1951
in Yambol, Bulgaria
Valentin Gadzhokov was born on August 17, 1951 in Yambol Bulgaria. He holds an MA in Acting and a PhD in Theatre Arts and Studies from the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts, Bulgaria. He graduated it in 1974. With more than 40 years of experience in the theatre, he is an award-winning actor (Annual Award of The Bulgarian Actors' Union for Best Emerging Actor, 1979 and National Award of The Bulgarian Ministry of Culture for Best Male Actor, 1989). Following a long and remarkable career on both stage and film, his work became mainly focused on teaching and directing after the early 90th. In acknowledgment of his work as Head Principle of Bergen Theatre School and Director of Theatre Laboratory, he received the Limelight Award for innovation and achievement in the field of theatre. The focus of his work in the last several years has been research and exploration of diverse approaches in actors' training. He is director and co-founder of International Theatre Lab.

Movies for Valentin Gadzhokov...

Title: Home for Our Children
Character: Boris Apostolov
Released: June 25, 1986
Type: TV
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Title: Soldiers of Freedom
Character: Atanas Hadzhiyanchev
Released: September 7, 1977
Type: TV
The action of the epic film takes place in the second half of World War II. The plot focuses on the liberation of European countries from German occupation and the anti-fascist activities of the communist parties of these countries. After the victory at Stalingrad, a decisive turn occurred during the war. The main aim is the rallying of all patriotic forces, the creation of a national anti-fascist front in the struggling countries. The swift offensive of the Soviet troops, problems with the opening of a second front, major operations and the offensive of the Soviet army lead to the liberation of Europe. Rebellions are rising in different countries - such as the heroic uprising in Warsaw, in Slovenia, Bucharest and other cities. Brave heroes who performed immortal feats in the name of the happiness of mankind and freedom.
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Farsighted for Two Diopters
Title: Farsighted for Two Diopters
Character: Plamen
Released: February 20, 1976
Type: Movie
Dimo Manchev (Partsalev), a 50-year-old head of family, has a conservative notion of upbringing and morality. Being familiar with his disposition, the Manchev's daughter Lili (Bratanova) married his sweetheart Plamen (Gadzhokov) in secret. The young couple cast about how to announce the marriage all the more that they are both still students studying in university. The hesitation grows when the father shows strictness even though they present their relation as some university friendship.
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Men Without Work
Title: Men Without Work
Character: Marin
Released: February 23, 1973
Type: Movie
A road-building team is forced to stay idle for a couple of days since the asphalt has not been delivered.
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The Boy Turns Man
Title: The Boy Turns Man
Released: May 18, 1972
Type: Movie
The action centers on Ran and his schoolmates who are in the last year of school. They are only a few days away from the day when they will have to make a decisive choice: what are they going to be, and what is more important, how are they going to live? In the whirlpool of meetings with different people and mainly with three women, the filmmakers are trying to see the future of their main character. His schoolmate Mariana wants to lead him into family life. The pop singer Neli is the very incarnation of adventurism. However, he is most deeply touched by the salesgirl in the near-by coffee shop Tintyava. This is a wordless affair in which each glance exchanged betrays the piercing excitement of impossible love.