Legend of Paisiy (1963)
The beginning of the 18th century. Bulgaria is under the Ottoman bondage. The monks of the Monastery of Hilendar on Mount Athos warn the young monk Paisiy to beware of the "pestilent chapel". On his deathbed, the abbot conjures Paisiy to search for Slavonic books. The young monk goes from one monastery to another in search of ancient books. He breaks into the "pestilent chapel" and finds there stacks of old Bulgarian books telling of the wisdom of Bulgarians kings, and of the power and civilization of the Bulgarian Empire and its past glory. His fellow-monks try to burn the books but Paisiy manages to escape. His Slav-Bulgarian History circulates in handwritten copies through the captive country and the Bulgarians becomes truly aware of their national identity.
Cast
- Victor Danchenko - Paisiy
- Ivan Kondov - Lavrentiy
- Stoycho Mazgalov - Evlogiy
- Sava Hashamov - Evtimiy
- Mikhail Mikhaylov - Evgeni Bulgaris
- Angelina Sarova - Bena
- Tzeno Kandov - Vissarion
- Lyubomir Bobchevski - Kiril
- Hristo Dinev - Chorbadzhi Lazko
- Kiril Yanev - Serapion
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Legend of Paisiy about?
- The beginning of the 18th century. Bulgaria is under the Ottoman bondage. The monks of the Monastery of Hilendar on Mount Athos warn the young monk Paisiy to beware of the "pestilent chapel". On his deathbed, the abbot conjures Paisiy to search for Slavonic books. The young monk goes from one monastery to another in search of ancient books. He breaks into the "pestilent chapel" and finds there stacks of old Bulgarian books telling of the wisdom of Bulgarians kings, and of the power and civilization of the Bulgarian Empire and its past glory. His fellow-monks try to burn the books but Paisiy manages to escape. His Slav-Bulgarian History circulates in handwritten copies through the captive country and the Bulgarians becomes truly aware of their national identity.
- Who directed Legend of Paisiy?
- Legend of Paisiy was directed by Stefan Surchadzhiev.
- Who stars in Legend of Paisiy?
- Legend of Paisiy stars Victor Danchenko, Ivan Kondov, Stoycho Mazgalov, Sava Hashamov, Mikhail Mikhaylov, Angelina Sarova.
- How long is Legend of Paisiy?
- Legend of Paisiy has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Legend of Paisiy?
- Legend of Paisiy is a Drama film.
- Where was Legend of Paisiy produced?
- Legend of Paisiy was produced in Bulgaria.