Glory and Greatness. Medieval Bulgaria in Bulgarian historical films

Bulgarian historical films were created to celebrate the 1300th anniversary of the founding of the Bulgarian state.
The initial intention covered a wide range of historical figures from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. The completed projects from the “medieval cycle” – “The Weddings of John Asen” (1975), the trilogy “Khan Asparuh” (1981), “The Boyana Master” (1981), “The Golden Age” (1984), “Boris I” (1985) reflect the grandeur and splendor of Bulgarian victories and spiritual growth during the First and Second Bulgarian Empires and have become popular and beloved by several generations of viewers.

The authentic costumes, furniture, and weapons from the films were created based on archaeological and historical information about the time and events to which they are related. Their technical execution is entirely consistent with the traditions of the respective era, which makes them as close as possible to their prototypes. They are handmade from natural materials. The films feature well-known and beloved Bulgarian actors such as Apostol Karamitev, Stefan Danailov, Vasil Mihaylov, Kosta Tsonev, Yosif Surchadzhiev, Joko Rosich, Ania Pencheva, Nevena Kokanova, Tsvetana Maneva, Stoyko Peev, and Vanya Tsvetkova.