Калоян

Калоян (1963)

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History
  • Runtime

    1h 41m

  • Language

    BG

  • Production Countries

    Bulgaria

  • Release Date

    1963-01-21

Overview

1197. King Kaloyan ascends the throne in hard times for Bulgaria. The country is still recovering from a century of Byzantine subjugation. He is forced to carry out a very flexible foreign policy in order to strength his positions. Pope Innocent III recognizes him as Emperor (Tsar), but a little later the fourth Crusade crosses the country under Emperor Baldwin. A new conflict is coming. Tsar Kaloyan wages the decisive battle at Adrianople and wins.

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