Anton Gorchev, Max Freeman, Djoko Rosic, and Bogomil Simeonov in Time of Violence (1988)

Time of Violence

1988R4h 48m
Drama
9.0 / 10(2,610)

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.

Rated
R
Runtime
4h 48m
Released
1988

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Release year: 1988

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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.

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