The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Tale of Saint Olga

The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Tale of Saint Olga

2004 · 165 min · ★ 0.5 · History, Drama

The first part of Bulat Mansurov's planned epic film series; “The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars". Tells the story of pagan Rus' during the time of Prince Igor, his murder by the Drevlyans, Olga's revenge, Olga's repentance and adoption of Christianity.

Directed by Bulat Mansurov · Written by Bulat Mansurov

Your Rating

Cast

The Saga of the Ancient BulgarsSee all →

Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red SunSaga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red Sun · 2004
Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Ladder of Vladimir the Red Sun
2004
MovieHistory
The second part of Bulat Mansurov's planned epic film series; “The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars". The film depicts the life and reign of Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavich of Kiev, known in legends as Vladimir the Red Sun. The story begins in 972 AD, after the death of his father, Grand Prince Svyatoslav, which ignites a power struggle among Vladimir and his brothers. The film emphasizes that Russian princes only succeeded when they maintained good relations with the Bulgars and other steppe nations. It also depicts Vladimir's reflection on his rise to power upon receiving the book "The Ladder" in 1005, ten years after his conversion to Christianity.
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's DaughterThe Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter · 2005
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
2005
MovieHistoryDrama
The third part of Bulat Mansurov's planned epic film series; “The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars". The film is dedicated to the formation of the Ancient Russian state and Eurasian culture under the rule of Genghis Khan.

More from Bulat MansurovSee all →

Fragi - Away from HappinessFragi - Away from Happiness · 1984
Fragi - Away from Happiness
9.01984
MovieDrama
Biopic about legendary Turkmen philosopher and poet, Makhtoumkuli, who was also known as Fragi.
The ContestThe Contest · 1964
The Contest
8.01964
MovieMusicDrama
About the legendary musical competition between the famous Turkmen dutar player Shukur Bakhshy and Persian court musician Ghulam Bakhshy.
TriznaTrizna · 1972
Trizna
8.01972
MovieDrama
A rich young man follows the events of their wake of a dark sky before. And now however, it began with a bad smell like revenge.
Quenching the ThirstQuenching the Thirst · 1968
Quenching the Thirst
8.01968
MovieDrama
The 1950s. The construction of the Karakum Canal is underway in Turkmenistan. The fate of this large construction site is closely linked to the fate of many of the film's characters: correspondent Koryshev, who reveals the lies of his colleague Zurabov's ostentatious, slanderous articles; talented young engineer Karabash, whose advanced construction methods are supported by the construction site chief Ermasov; embittered old engineer Khorev, who, out of envy for Karabash, writes denunciations to the Central Committee of the party against him and Ermasov..
Friends, There Is No Death!Friends, There Is No Death! · 1970
Friends, There Is No Death!
7.01970
MovieWarDrama
The film tells how, in the last days of the Great Patriotic War, a small group of Soviet soldiers took an unequal battle with the Nazis.
BeybarsBeybars · 1990
Beybars
6.01990
MovieHistoryWar
The first part of a historical film dilogy based on the story “Emshan” by Maurice Simashko. XIII century. Equal to God, Sultan Beybars — the ruler of Egypt, who has the largest fleet in the Mediterranean, crushed the Crusader troops and countless hordes of Genghis Khan’s descendant – recalls the life path he passed before ascending to the throne of the ruler.
The Sparkling WorldThe Sparkling World · 1984
The Sparkling World
5.41984
MovieFantasyFamily
In the circus of the city Zurbagan a mysterious stranger with the ability to fly. Many present at this performance, however, few people think about what is happening.
DefeatDefeat · 1987
Defeat
1987
MovieDramaTV Movie
A 4-partmade-for-television feature film. Two young physicists, engaged in the problems of atmospheric electricity and the study of thunderstorm phenomena, both disciples of Professor Dankevich, a talented, straightforward, incorruptible man, unwavering in his principles. Dankevich endeavored to instill this uncompromising fight for honesty in science to the young scientists. And one of them, Sergey Krylov, lives up to the professor's expectations by continuing his work...
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's DaughterThe Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter · 2005
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
2005
MovieHistoryDrama
The third part of Bulat Mansurov's planned epic film series; “The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars". The film is dedicated to the formation of the Ancient Russian state and Eurasian culture under the rule of Genghis Khan.
The Salty River of ChildhoodThe Salty River of Childhood · 1983
The Salty River of Childhood
1983
MovieDrama
Three teenagers are left alone on the river in Kazakhstan during WWII.
Village MosaicVillage Mosaic · 1980
Village Mosaic
1980
MovieComedyDrama
A young newspaper correspondent, Zharkynbay, arrives in a mountain village after receiving a letter reporting an unprecedented undertaking - the milking of wild yaks…
Sultan BeybarsSultan Beybars · 1989
Sultan Beybars
1989
MovieHistoryDrama
The second part of a historical film dilogy based on the story “Emshan” by Maurice Simashko. XIII century. Equal to God, Sultan Beybars — the ruler of Egypt, who has the largest fleet in the Mediterranean, crushed the Crusader troops and countless hordes of Genghis Khan's descendant – recalls the life path he passed before ascending to the throne of the ruler.
DesertDesert · 1967
Desert
1967
MovieDrama
Dr. Lyakhov lived in a small village in the desert for many years. After his wife's death, he decides to leave, but realizes that he has no right to leave the people who need him.
The Night of The Yellow BullThe Night of The Yellow Bull · 1997
The Night of The Yellow Bull
1997
MovieDrama
1948 year. The hero of the film Serdar recalls his childhood, which he spent in post-war Ashgabat. At that time it was truly an international city, united by the bitterness of military losses and the happiness of the Victory that had happened. However, the subject of memories, alas, is far from nostalgic feelings. Indeed, on that day, the Ashgabat earthquake, tragic in its consequences, took place, which claimed the lives of two-thirds of the city's residents.
A Parable of LoveA Parable of Love · 1975
A Parable of Love
1975
MovieDrama
This is a story of the noble emotions shared by two lovers.
SlaveSlave · 1970
Slave
1970
MovieDrama
In the 1920s, in Turkmenistan, Qalli-bai makes the difficult decision to join the Basmachi, leaving behind his ailing wife in the care of their daughter, Dzhamal.

More Like This

Couldn't load this row right now.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter