Summary In the 17th century, a Bulgarian Christian region is selected by the Ottoman rulers to serve as an example of conversion to Islam. A Janissary who was kidnapped from the village as a boy is sent to force the reluctant inhabitants to convert. The Turkish governor seeks a peaceful solution, but ultimately torture, violence, and rebellion break out. View more details
Directed : Ludmil Staikov
Written : Anton Donchev Mihail Kirkov Georgi Danailov
Stars : Anya Pencheva Rousy Chanev Ivan Krystev Momchil Karamitev
Genres : Drama
Release date : Mar 27, 1988
Countries of origin : Bulgaria
Official sites : Cannes Film Festival Official site
Language : Bulgarian
Filming locations : Bulgaria
Production companies : Boyana Film
Summary In the 17th century, a Bulgarian Christian region is selected by the Ottoman rulers to serve as an example of conversion to Islam. A Janissary who was kidnapped from the village as a boy is sent to force the reluctant inhabitants to convert. The Turkish governor seeks a peaceful solution, but ultimately torture, violence, and rebellion break out. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Mar 27, 1988
Countries of origin : Bulgaria
Official sites : Cannes Film Festival Official site
Language : Bulgarian
Filming locations : Bulgaria
Production companies : Boyana Film
