Калоян (1963)

Run Time: 1h41m | Release: 21 Jan 1963

Genres: History |

Production Countries: Bulgaria

8.5 / 102 Vote Count

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.