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'Triumph' Review: Maria Bakalova Carries Bulgaria's Loopy Oscar Entry

Variety
Story by Guy Lodge
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Bulgaria's wild post-communist transition powers a loopy, Oscar-contending satire that lets breakout star Maria Bakalova shine in her homeland.
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  • Bakalova, fresh off her Oscar-nominated breakout in 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm', headlines this Bulgaria-set satire that tackles her country's messy shift to democracy in the '90s.
  • Director Stephan Komandarev's film is Bulgaria's official Oscar submission, positioning it as a dark horse contender for the International Feature category after a breakout year for Eastern European cinema.
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Maria Bakalova, Bulgaria's Communist Party, 'Triumph'
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