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Boris I: Part 1 – The Baptizing

Boris I: Part 1 – The Baptizing

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Boris I: Part 1 – The Baptizing

1985

2h 11m

7.0(9 votes)

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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.

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10 featured cast members

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Stefan Danailov

Stefan Danailov

Boris I

Boris Lukanov

Kavhan Eth

Aneta Petrovska

Evpraksiya

Antony Genov

Antony Genov

Vladimir-Rasate

Ventzislav Kisyov

Doks

Kosta Tsonev

Kosta Tsonev

Kliment Ohridski

Plamen Donchev

Naum

Ivan Ivanov

Simeon

Yanina Kasheva

Kosara

Irinei Konstantinov

Irinei Konstantinov

Gavril, sin na Boris

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Directed by: Borislav Sharaliev
Written by: Angel Vagenshtain

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