Other Projects
Documentaries, books, and historical investigations
The Bulgarians
Documentary Series
A journey into the forgotten origins of a nation.
The Bulgarians (2006–2007) is a ten-part documentary following a 30,000-kilometer expedition in search of the roots of the Bulgarian people. Grounded in archaeological and historical research, the series introduced a new perspective on Bulgarian ethnogenesis. Premiering on bTV to massive national interest, it later became a bestseller with nearly 500,000 DVDs sold.
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The Bulgarians – Reloaded
“The Bulgarians – Reloaded” is a new 10-episode documentary project that will continue the legacy of The Bulgarians (2006–2007). Through new discoveries, modern technologies, and access to unique artifacts and archives across two continents, the series will explore the origins and hidden history of the Bulgarian people. It will search for the lost tombs of Bulgarian rulers, uncover the fate of stolen Bulgarian treasures, and investigate the mysteries surrounding the three medieval states called Bulgaria in Europe. Production is planned to begin in 2026, and the project is seeking partners and supporters to help realize this ambitious endeavor.
The Bulgarians return - reimagined, rediscovered, reloaded.
49, 172
In 1943 during the darkest times of human history a miracle happened at the most unexpected of places. When millions of Jews in Europe were already being sent to the death camps of the Nazis, a handful of people in tiny Bulgaria stood up against Hitler... and Succeeded.
A true story about freedom, love, ultimate sacrifice and the saving of
49, 172 people from the holocaust.
A feature-length documentary film about the rescue of the Bulgarian Jews during the Second World War.
The film received the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the SEE Film Festival in Los Angeles (2019) and was selected as a permanent exhibit at the United States Museum of Tolerance.