Time of Violence (1988)
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.
Director: Ludmil Staikov
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 288 min
Release Date: March 28, 1988
Cast
- Iossif Surchadzhiev - Karaibrahim
- Rousy Chanev - The Priest, pop Aligorko
- Ivan Krystev - Manol
- Anya Pencheva - Sevda
- Valter Toski - Venetzianetza
- Vassil Mihajlov - Syuleyman aga
- Kalina Stefanova - Elitza
- Max Freeman - Momchil (as Momchil Karamitev)
- Konstantin Kotsev - Karaibrahim's father dyado Galushko
- Stoyko Peev - Goran
Screenplay
- Georgi Danailov
- Anton Donchev (Novel)
- Mihail Kirkov
- Radoslav Spassov
- Todor Monov (Script Editor)
Music: Georgi Genkov
Cinematography: Radoslav Spassov
Editing: Violeta Toshkova
Production: Boyana Film
Country: Bulgaria
Language: български език
Original Language: bg
Keywords
based on novel or book, forced conversion, ottoman empire
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Time of Violence about?
- 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.
- Who directed Time of Violence?
- Time of Violence was directed by Ludmil Staikov.
- Who stars in Time of Violence?
- Time of Violence stars Iossif Surchadzhiev, Rousy Chanev, Ivan Krystev, Anya Pencheva, Valter Toski, Vassil Mihajlov.
- How long is Time of Violence?
- Time of Violence has a runtime of 4h 48m (288 minutes).
- What genre is Time of Violence?
- Time of Violence is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Time of Violence produced?
- Time of Violence was produced in Bulgaria.