

Heroes of Shipka
Heroes of Shipka was the first solo effort for Soviet director Sergei Vasilyev, who had previously collaborated with his late brother Georgi. The film is set in 1887 during the pivotal battle between the Russians and the Turks at the Shipka Pass. Stressing the solidarity of the Soviet states, tribute is paid to the courageous Bulgarian volunteers who helped the Russians fend off their mutual enemy.
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- Released
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- Language
- Bulgarian
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Bulgaria, Soviet Union
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Release dates
ArgentinaAR
- Theatrical4 Dec 1957
BelgiumBE
- PremiereFestival du Film Soviétique30 Jan 1958
BulgariaBG
- Theatrical25 Apr 1955
FinlandFI
- Theatrical3 Aug 1957
FranceFR
- PremiereCannes Film Festival26 Apr 1955
- Theatrical25 Apr 1958
HungaryHU
- Theatrical25 Dec 1957
RussiaSU
- Theatrical22 Feb 1955
XCXC
- Theatrical13 Dec 1955
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Heroes of Shipka was released on 22 February 1955.
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