Aesop (1970)
This film brings us back to show us the life of the famous ancient sage Aesop, who helped people with his wisdom in their struggle for freedom and happiness.
Top billed cast
Georgi KaloyanchevEzop
Dorotea TonchevaRhodopis
Stoyanka MutafovaXanthos' Wife
Djoko RosicKresos Envoy
Konstantin KotsevSeer
Petr ČepekAmazis- Petar VuchkovKresos Envoy
- Dimitar BochevGuard
Naicho PetrovSlave Trader
Rangel VulchanovChoralist
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