The Conversion to Christianity & Discourse of Letters

1985 · Movie · 263 min. · Bulgaria

The picture features the life and deeds of Boris I. Under his rule, Bulgaria breaks with paganism and joins the Christian community, paying an exorbitant price, a heavy death toll, but there is no other way. The adoption of Christianity in 864 was a historical event of great significance. It guaranteed Boris I much need peace with the Eastern Roman Empire and allowed him to merge the numerous tribes inhabiting the country into a unified nationality and later to found a state.

Direction Borislav Sharaliev

Cast Stefan Danailov · Boris Lukanov · Aneta Petrovska · Antony Genov · Ventzislav Kisyov · Kosta Tsonev · Plamen Donchev · Petar Petrov · Ivan Ivanov · Yanina Kasheva