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Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria

1981·Movie
1h 35min
79
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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This is an epic screen presentation showing the creation, the consolidation and the power of First Bulgarian Kingdom and the first Bulgarian ruler Khan Asparuh. This is the first part of the film trilogy about the events before the creation of the Bulgarian state in the middle of the VII century. Volga Bulgaria is straining under the attacks of the Khazars. Following the testament of his father, the sons of Khan Kubrat looking for a new home for their tribes. The youngest of them - Asparukh, wander 20 years in search of "land forever" for his people and reaches the mouth of the Danube. The film is narrated by captured Byzantine chronicler Belisarius, which should Asparukh in his journeys. Byzantine witnessed the heroic efforts of the Bulgarians to win the land south of the Danube and to create their new country.
Bulgarian HistoryHistorical EpicKhan Asparuh7th CenturyWarfare and ConquestFounding of BulgariaPolitical IntrigueByzantine EmpireTribal Migrations

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Is Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 8.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria?

1 h 35 min

Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Khan Asparukh - Part I - Phanagoria in?

Bulgarian

It was made in Bulgarian. Produced in Bulgaria.