Goryans (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2011, Goryans is a documentary film directed by Atanas Kiryakov, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. A story about the longest armed resistance against communist rule in the Eastern bloc - that in Bulgaria, and about the fate of the participants in it - the Goryans. The author has collected invaluable stories of surviving participants in the Goryan movement in the most active regions of the country - Kyustendil, Pirin region, Srednogorie, Ruse and Sliven. Their authentic account of the events of more than 60 years ago is complemented by relatives of the dead Goryans. The film also includes important documentary evidence of the large-scale operations undertaken by the Bulgarian Communist Party against the Goryans through the Committee for State Security and the militia in order to break their resistance.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Goryans sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Goryans page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goryans (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Goryans change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Goryans worth watching?
- Goryans holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Goryans released?
- Goryans was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.