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Cast
Iossif Surchadzhiev
as Karaibrahim
Rousy Chanev
as The Priest, pop Aligorko
Ivan Krystev
as Manol
Anya Pencheva
as Sevda
Valter Toski
as Venetzianetza
Vassil Mihajlov
as Syuleyman aga
Kalina Stefanova
as Elitza
Max Freeman
as Momchil (as Momchil Karamitev)
Konstantin Kotsev
as Karaibrahim's father dyado Galushko
Stoyko Peev
as Goran
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1988
Runtime4h 48m
LanguageBulgarian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History
Votes17
DirectorLudmil Staikov
WritersGeorgi Danailov, Mihail Kirkov, Radoslav Spassov
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTime of Violence
About Time of Violence
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.
Directed by Ludmil Staikov, Time of Violence leans on a strong ensemble — Iossif Surchadzhiev, Rousy Chanev, Ivan Krystev — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1988.
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