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Boris I: Part 1 – The Baptizing

Boris I: Part 1 – The Baptizing

19856.72h 11m

Overview

Part one of this two-part epic follows the life and deeds of Boris I – a strong historic personality, which completes his mission to the full and at the end of his life receives holy orders.

Directed by Borislav Sharaliev
Written by Angel Vagenshtain
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Top Cast

Stefan Danailov

Stefan Danailov

Boris I

B

Boris Lukanov

Kavhan Eth

A

Aneta Petrovska

Evpraksiya

Antony Genov

Antony Genov

Vladimir-Rasate

V

Ventzislav Kisyov

Doks

Kosta Tsonev

Kosta Tsonev

Kliment Ohridski

P

Plamen Donchev

Naum

I

Ivan Ivanov

Simeon

Y

Yanina Kasheva

Kosara

Irinei Konstantinov

Irinei Konstantinov

Gavril, sin na Boris

Themes & Keywords

bulgariasainthistorical drama10th century bcbulgarian historyhistorical epicorthodox church

About Boris I: Part 1 – The Baptizing

Boris I: Part 1 – The Baptizing is a drama, history film released in 1985 exploring themes of bulgaria, saint, historical drama, 10th century bc, bulgarian history, historical epic. Directed by Borislav Sharaliev, it stars Stefan Danailov, Boris Lukanov, Aneta Petrovska. Part one of this two-part epic follows the life and deeds of Boris I – a strong historic personality, which completes his mission to the full and at the end of his life receives holy orders.

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