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The Optimists

Directed by: Jacky Comforty
82 Minutes, 2000

The story of Nico Nisimov, founder of the the first Jazz band in Bulgaria. The film is about the wonderful friendships and a jazz career that was cut short by the outbreak of World War II.

Credits

Director: Jacky Comforty

Producer: Jacky Comforty

Producer: Lisa Comforty

Tags

Friendship

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Holocaust

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Music

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