Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria (1981)
This is an epic screen presentation showing the creation, the consolidation and the power of First Bulgarian Kingdom and the first Bulgarian ruler Khan Asparuh. This is the first part of the film trilogy about the events before the creation of the Bulgarian state in the middle of the VII century. Volga Bulgaria is straining under the attacks of the Khazars. Following the testament of his father, the sons of Khan Kubrat looking for a new home for their tribes. The youngest of them - Asparukh, wander 20 years in search of "land forever" for his people and reaches the mouth of the Danube. The film is narrated by captured Byzantine chronicler Belisarius, which should Asparukh in his journeys. Byzantine witnessed the heroic efforts of the Bulgarians to win the land south of the Danube and to create their new country.
Cast
- Stoyko Peev - Khan Asparoukh
- Antony Genov - Velizariy
- Vassil Mihajlov - Khan Kubrat
- Vania Tzvetkova - Pagane
- Stefan Getsov - The High Priest of Tangra
- Georgi Cherkelov - Velizariy's father
- Iossif Surchadzhiev - Constantine IV
- Mari Szür - Iv
- Lora Kremen - Velizariy's mother
- Djoko Rosic - The Icherguboil
Screenplay
- Vera Mutafchieva
- Mihail Kirkov (Script Editor)
Keywords
bulgarian history
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria about?
- This is an epic screen presentation showing the creation, the consolidation and the power of First Bulgarian Kingdom and the first Bulgarian ruler Khan Asparuh. This is the first part of the film trilogy about the events before the creation of the Bulgarian state in the middle of the VII century. Volga Bulgaria is straining under the attacks of the Khazars. Following the testament of his father, the sons of Khan Kubrat looking for a new home for their tribes. The youngest of them - Asparukh, wander 20 years in search of "land forever" for his people and reaches the mouth of the Danube. The film is narrated by captured Byzantine chronicler Belisarius, which should Asparukh in his journeys. Byzantine witnessed the heroic efforts of the Bulgarians to win the land south of the Danube and to create their new country.
- Who directed Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria?
- Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria was directed by Ludmil Staikov.
- Who stars in Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria?
- Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria stars Stoyko Peev, Antony Genov, Vassil Mihajlov, Vania Tzvetkova, Stefan Getsov, Georgi Cherkelov.
- How long is Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria?
- Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria?
- Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria is a Drama, History, War film.
- Where was Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria produced?
- Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria was produced in Bulgaria.