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Poster for Boris I: Part 1 – The Baptizing

Boris I: Part 1 – The Baptizing

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1985 | 131 min | Drama, History

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
One for anyone who likes stories from the past brought to life and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something. Fans of The Two Popes or Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages should feel right at home.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 2 hr 11 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Part one of this two-part epic follows the life and deeds of Boris I – a strong historic personality, which completes his mission to the full and at the end of his life receives holy orders.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Borislav Sharaliev

  • Stefan DanailovBoris I
  • Boris LukanovKavhan Eth
  • Aneta PetrovskaEvpraksiya
  • Antony GenovVladimir-Rasate
  • Ventzislav KisyovDoks
  • Kosta TsonevKliment Ohridski
  • Plamen DonchevNaum
  • Ivan IvanovSimeon
  • Yanina KashevaKosara
  • Irinei KonstantinovGavril, sin na Boris