681 - The Glory of the Khan

Overview

In 651, Khan Kubrat died and the Khazars accelerated their raids upon Great Bulgaria. His five sons split the Bulgarian tribe and each led his to find new land where they could live in peace. Khan Asparukh, the youngest son, went west and, after an arduous journey lasting for years, southward across the River Danube, into Moesia. In 680-81, in alliance with the Slavs, he inflicted stunning defeats on the Roman legions and forced the Byzantine Empire to recognize the formation of the new state of Bulgaria in the lands where it still exists today.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1981

Original language

Bulgarian

Spoken languages

BULGARIAN, english

Countries

Bulgaria

Production

Bulgarian National Film Center

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0444982