Veliko Stoianov

Veliko Stoianov

Veliko Stoianov is a worthy emissary of Bulgarian Cinema. His characters are from the Wild West and the Middle Ages, from the seaside and the mountains, from the time of the great Bulgarian Kings and from modern times. He has graduated from National Academy of Theatre and Film Art, Sofia, Bulgaria in 1973 and went to work at theatre. This was an excellent experience for the actor. After more than 30 roles in the theatre, since 1980 Veliko Stoianov has become entirely movie actor. He made his début in the cinema as early as he was a student. In 1970 the Italian film of Valentino Orsini 'The Lover Of the Great Bear', starring Julliano Jemma was shooted in Bulgaria. Veliko Stoianov was invited for the part of Bolko-fold. No doubt, the year 1978 was a great one in the artistic development of the actor, mostly because of his participation in Ivan Terziev,s TV serial 'The Hamlet', written by great Bulgarian poet Konstantin Pavlov. This work has not lost its unique importance in the history of Bulgarian TV films even nowadays. Its subject deals with the problem of Stalinist perversities in Bulgarian villages. The film was banned for 11 years and was warmly applauded at the first-night performance, which took place immediately after the fall of the communist regime in Bulgaria. Acted one of the major characters in the serial Veliko Stoianov succeeded to perform a complex, psychologically shaded role - eccentric, calling for sympathy and tragic at the same time. The actor has been appreciated not only for his impressive appearance, but also for his high professionalism. In the film 'The Father Of the Egg' you can see him at 30 meters under water and then at 300 meters in the air, over a helicopter, without the use of a stunt double.

  • Title: Veliko Stoianov
  • Popularity: 0.356
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1943-06-09
  • Place of Birth: Padina, Varna, Bulgaria
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  • Also Known As: Veliko Stoianov, Велико Стоянов
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Veliko Stoianov Movies

  • 1988
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    Time of Violence

    Time of Violence

    7.6 1988 HD

    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...

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  • 1983
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    King for a Day

    King for a Day

    8.1 1983 HD

    This film is a comedy about a poor man named Purko. Purko always fails in his attempt to escape from poverty. The film illustrates the social and the...

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  • 1981
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    Vasilena

    Vasilena

    1 1981 HD

    1930s, Dobrudja. The shepherds Vasil, Peter and Ago work in the farm of Zachariah and Sevastitsa. Vasil is the manager of the sheepfold. In his house...

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  • 1982
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    Avalanche

    Avalanche

    7.8 1982 HD

    A team of climbers are preparing for their new mountain climbing expedition. They are brought together by their mutual love for this dangerous sport,...

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  • 1984
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    Vrak

    Vrak

    1 1984 HD

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  • 1978
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    Einer muß die Leiche sein

    Einer muß die Leiche sein

    5.7 1978 HD

    A group of tourists from the GDR spend their holiday at the coast of Bulgaria. When making a trip to a small fisher house, they have to stay they...

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  • 2004
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    Mila from Mars

    Mila from Mars

    7 2004 HD

    Fleeing an abusive relationship, Mila, a teen prostitute, finds herself in a border town, pregnant, alone, and, to her surprise, welcome. The remote...

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  • 1982
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    Infernal Weapon

    Infernal Weapon

    1 1982 HD

    A knight is tasked with finding a mystical weapon.

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  • 1986
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    Day of Rulers

    Day of Rulers

    7 1986 HD

    The protagonist in this picture is legendary Bulgarian Khan Krum - a ruler in the beginning of IX century. In this period, Bulgaria ranked third in...

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  • 1987
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    The Thirteenth Bride of the Prince

    The Thirteenth Bride of the Prince

    7.2 1987 HD

    A silly prince wants to marry a beautiful peasant girl. His guards kidnap her, but the girl escapes and returns to her beloved. Meanwhile, a UFO...

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