Time of Violence (1988)

Name: Time of Violence
Director: Ludmil Staikov
Released: 1988-03-28
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Iossif Surchadzhiev, Rousy Chanev, Ivan Krystev, Anya Pencheva, Valter Toski

DramaHistory

288 min

Plot Summary

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.