Once Upon a Time in the East
Synopsis
In the 90s Bulgaria joined the Eastern Bloc's race for freedom. But as thousands flooded the streets calling for democracy the shadows were giving birth to criminal enterprise. And before anyone could realise, the criminals had taken over the new 'democratic' society. The street gangs dominated, a steel hand of fear was forced on the population. And freedom had come to Bulgaria! They quietly privatised everything in their own interests.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Demir Yanev
- Original Score
- Vasil Genev
- Original Title
- Once Upon a Time in the East
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- New Level Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Demir Yanev
Vasil Genev
Martin Balkanski
Lubomir Todorov
Demir Yanev
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Balkanski
Director of Photography
Demir Yanev
Director
Demir Yanev
Producer
Lubomir Todorov
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time in the East
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What is Once Upon a Time in the East about?
In the 90s Bulgaria joined the Eastern Bloc's race for freedom. But as thousands flooded the streets calling for democracy the shadows were giving birth to criminal enterprise. And before anyone could realise, the criminals had taken over the new 'democratic' society. The street gangs dominated, a steel hand of fear was forced on the population. And freedom had come to Bulgaria! They quietly privatised everything in their own interests.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in the East?
Once Upon a Time in the East was directed by Demir Yanev.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the East?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in the East includes Stefan Antonov, Petar Meltev, Kiril Trajkovski.
When was Once Upon a Time in the East released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in the East was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Time in the East?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in the East was composed by Vasil Genev.