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.

• DirectorLudmil Staikov
• Release28 March 1988
• Genre
  Drama / History
• Duration4h 48m
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  7.6
  13 reviews
• Productions

  Boyana Film