Time of Violence (1988)

  • NR
  • 03/28/1988 (BG)
  • Drama, History
  • 4h 48m

Overview

In the 17th century, a Bulgarian Christian region is selected by the Ottoman rulers to serve as an example of conversion to Islam. A Janissary who was kidnapped from the village as a boy is sent to force the reluctant inhabitants to convert. The Turkish governor seeks a peaceful solution, but ultimately torture, violence, and rebellion break out.

Anton Donchev

Novel

Radoslav Spassov

Writer

Georgi Danailov

Writer

Ludmil Staikov

Director

Mihail Kirkov

Writer

Cast

Iossif Surchadzhiev's headshot

Iossif Surchadzhiev

Karaibrahim
Rousy Chanev's headshot

Rousy Chanev

The Priest, pop Aligorko
Ivan Krystev's headshot

Ivan Krystev

Manol
Anya Pencheva's headshot

Anya Pencheva

Sevda
Valter Toski's headshot

Valter Toski

Venetzianetza
Vassil Mihajlov's headshot

Vassil Mihajlov

Syuleyman aga
Kalina Stefanova's headshot

Kalina Stefanova

Elitza
Max Freeman's headshot

Max Freeman

Momchil (as Momchil Karamitev)

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