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Sophia (2016)
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Original name: София
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Russia
Duration: 52 min.
TV show
Story:
In 15th Century Russia, the last Byzantium Princess, Sophia Palaiologina, moves from Rome to distant Moscow to marry Czar Ivan III. Destined to become the first influential female figure of the Russian Empire, Sophia overcomes court intrigue and betrayals, and helps Ivan consolidate the fragmented country, push Mongolian invaders out, and build the Kremlin, the most magnificent symbol of Russia.
Style:
serious, captivating, stylized, atmospheric, orthodox, epic
Plot:
medieval, historical figure, marriage of convenience, husband wife relationship, head of state, strong female character, politics, rise to the top, historical event, battles, church, conspiracy, family relations, christianity, power struggle, arts and culture, political unrest, state affairs, royalty, biopic, bossy woman, princess, king, prince, pregnancy ...
Time:
15th century, 17th century, 1600s
Place:
russia, russian
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