Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red Sun
Сага древних булгар: Лествица Владимира Красное Солнышко
Synopsis
The second part of Bulat Mansurov's planned epic film series; “The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars". The film depicts the life and reign of Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavich of Kiev, known in legends as Vladimir the Red Sun. The story begins in 972 AD, after the death of his father, Grand Prince Svyatoslav, which ignites a power struggle among Vladimir and his brothers. The film emphasizes that Russian princes only succeeded when they maintained good relations with the Bulgars and other steppe nations. It also depicts Vladimir's reflection on his rise to power upon receiving the book "The Ladder" in 1005, ten years after his conversion to Christianity.
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Andrey Sukhov
Vladimir, Prince of Novgorod
Aleksandr Bespalyy
Vladimir in old age
Alexander Philipenko
Yaropolk / Svyatopolk "the Accursed"
Alsu Gaynullina
Altun-Maria
Leonid Kuravlyov
Dobrynya
Ravil Sharafi
Mamun, Emir of the Volga Bulgars
Afanasi Kochetkov
Solovushka
Donatas Banionis
Sveneld
Juozas Budraitis
Asmud
Elina Bystritskaya
Duchess Olga
Yuriy Nazarov
Skomorokh Blessed
Vasili Lanovoy
Constantine VIII
Elena Tsyplakova
Slava
Boris Khmelnitsky
Svyatoslav / Erik, King of Sweden
Anna Mikhalkova
Anna of Byzantium
Alisa Priznyakova
Rogneda
Lyubov Omelchenko
Rogneda in old age
Yuri Sherstnev
Putsha
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bulat Mansurov
- Screenplay & Story
- Bulat Mansurov, Garay Rahim
- Original Score
- Alexander Lunacharsky
- Original Title
- Сага древних булгар: Лествица Владимира Красное Солнышко
- Country of Origin
- Egypt, Italy, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 3h 1m
- Production Studios
- Council of Ministers of Tatarstan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bulat Mansurov
Bulat Mansurov, Garay Rahim
Alexander Lunacharsky
Bulat Mansurov
Department Leadership Roster
Bulat Mansurov
Writer
Garay Rahim
Writer
Bulat Mansurov
Producer
Bulat Mansurov
Director
Vladimir Posternak
Production Design
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What is Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red Sun about?
The second part of Bulat Mansurov's planned epic film series; “The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars". The film depicts the life and reign of Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavich of Kiev, known in legends as Vladimir the Red Sun. The story begins in 972 AD, after the death of his father, Grand Prince Svyatoslav, which ignites a power struggle among Vladimir and his brothers. The film emphasizes that Russian princes only succeeded when they maintained good relations with the Bulgars and other steppe nations. It also depicts Vladimir's reflection on his rise to power upon receiving the book "The Ladder" in 1005, ten years after his conversion to Christianity.
Who directed Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red Sun?
Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red Sun was directed by Bulat Mansurov.
Who stars in Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red Sun?
The principal cast of Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red Sun includes Andrey Sukhov, Aleksandr Bespalyy, Alexander Philipenko, Alsu Gaynullina, Leonid Kuravlyov.
When was Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red Sun released and how long is it?
Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red Sun was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 3h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red Sun was composed by Alexander Lunacharsky.