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“1000 Years – Witness of the Light” Wins Prestigious Award for Best Music at the “History” Film Festival

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The documentary film “1000 Years – Witness of the Light,” directed by Ilija Iko Karov, received a prestigious accolade at the international film festival “History,” held in Asparn, Austria. The film, which portrays the thousand-year history of the Bigorski Monastery, won the award for Best Music, composed by the Macedonian composer Goran Trajkovski, known by…

Premiere of the Documentary Film on the Bigorski Monastery in Rome

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In the ceremonial atmosphere of the “Pontifical Institute for Oriental Studies” in Rome, the screening of the documentary film “1000 Years – Witness of the Light,” dedicated to the millennium of the Bigorski Monastery, directed and authored by Ilija Iko Karov, took place last evening. At the initiative of the Ambassador of the Republic of…

Premiere of the Film about Bigorski in Rome

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Tomorrow, at the “Pontifical Institute for Oriental Studies” in Rome, the film “1000 Years Witness of the Light,” dedicated to the millennium of the Bigorski Monastery and directed by Ilija Iko Karov, will be shown. The film “1000 Years Witness of the Light” had its gala premiere at the Macedonian National Theater in April 2022….

A Spiritual Cinema Journey: ‘1000 Years Witness of the Light’ Premieres at Reading Cinema, Epping

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On November 4, 2022, the profound and spiritually uplifting documentary “1000 Years Witness of the Light” was showcased at Reading Cinema, Epping, in an event supported by MOYA (Melbourne Orthodox Youth Group). This screening represents a pivotal moment in bringing the rich history and spiritual essence of the Bigorski Monastery to a broader audience, highlighting…

‘1000 Years Witness of the Light’ Shines at Byzanfest with Triple Nominations

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In a celebration of spiritual heritage and cinematic artistry, the documentary “1000 Years Witness of the Light” has earned three prestigious nominations at Byzanfest, the world’s only online Orthodox Christian film festival. This recognition places the film, which delves into the millennium-long history of the Bigorski Monastery in North Macedonia, in the spotlight of international…

“1000 Years Witness of the Light” Earns Triple Nominations at Byzanfest

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It is with great joy that we received the news that at the Byzanfest, an Orthodox film festival celebrating cinematic art, the jubilee film about the Bigorski Monastery, “1000 Years Witness of the Light,” has been nominated in three categories: Best Documentary Film, Best Cinematographer, and Best Director. For the first time in Macedonian cinematography,…

Spiritual Odyssey: ‘1000 Years Witness of the Light’ Captivates Global Audience on YouTube

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The documentary “1000 години Сведок на Светлината” (1000 Years Witness of the Light) has captured the hearts and minds of viewers around the globe, amassing an impressive viewership on YouTube in a remarkably short period. This surge in popularity is a testament to the film’s universal appeal and the captivating story of the Bigorski Monastery’s…

“1000 Years Witness of the Light” at the Manaki Brothers Festival

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Dear all, We are thrilled to inform you that the documentary film “1000 Years Witness of the Light” by KAT Production will be shown on August 24, 2022 (Tuesday), as part of the Manaki Brothers Festival. The screening is scheduled for 8:30 PM, at the plateau in front of the Officers’ Club in Bitola. The…

BIGORSKA STORY – Commentary on the film “1000 Years a Witness of Light” by Ilija Iko Karov

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Lidija Hristova – Graduate Professor of Philosophy and Filmologist Associate for Spiritual Cultural Heritage Note: We use google translate to translate this text from Macedonian to English To tell a story with the help of the seventh art about something so sublime, extensive, secret, hidden and mystical, like the spiritual life of a monastic community…