Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria
Хан Аспарух - I Серия - Фанагория
Synopsis
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.
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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 Szűr
Iv
Lora Kremen
Velizariy's mother
Djoko Rosic
The Icherguboil
Velko Kanev
Anya Pencheva
Bogomil Simeonov
Stoycho Mazgalov
Petar Slabakov
Ivan Yanchev
Ivan Yordanov
Kina Mutafova
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ludmil Staikov
- Screenplay & Story
- Vera Mutafchieva, Mihail Kirkov
- Original Score
- Simeon Pironkov
- Original Title
- Хан Аспарух - I Серия - Фанагория
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Tvorcheski kolektiv ''Sredets'', Studiya za igralni filmi ''Boyana'', Kinostudiya na Narodnata armiya
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ludmil Staikov
Vera Mutafchieva, Mihail Kirkov
Simeon Pironkov
Boris Yanakiev
Eleonora Ezra, Violeta Toshkova
Christo Nenov
Department Leadership Roster
Vera Mutafchieva
Writer
Ludmil Staikov
Director
Christo Nenov
Producer
Milka Nacheva
Costume Design
Boris Yanakiev
Director of Photography
Eleonora Ezra
Editor
Violeta Toshkova
Editor
Bogoya Sapundzhyev
Production Design
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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?
The principal cast of Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria includes Stoyko Peev, Antony Genov, Vassil Mihajlov, Vania Tzvetkova, Stefan Getsov.
When was Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria released and how long is it?
Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria was composed by Simeon Pironkov.