

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.
Director
Ludmil Staikov
Writers
Georgi Danailov, Mihail Kirkov
Release Date
March 28, 1988
Runtime
4h 48m
Status
Released
Original Language
bg
Vote Count
13
Boyana Film