Film

Home No. 8: From the Life of the Oligophrenics

1986 · 54m · Documentary

IMDb

8.8

The monotonous existence of the underage residents at the Home for Oligophrenics, designated as No. 8, is marginally diversified by preparations for Children's Day. Marching and gymnastic routines are rehearsed. In instances where the impaired children fail to perform adequately, physical violence is administered. Every effort is made to ensure the institution presents a favorable image to the ministerial superiors. Conversely, these children, disadvantaged by nature, find their own small joys—some enjoy singing, others dancing, and some playing football. However melancholic life at Home No. 8 may appear, it remains a sunlit paradise compared to the destination awaiting everyone who reaches the age of 18: the home for adult oligophrenics No. 6.

• Nikolay VolevScreenplay · Director
• Emil ChristovDirector of Photography

Release date

January 1, 1986

Status

Released

Original language

Bulgarian

Runtime

54m

Genres

Documentary