Time of Violence
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Synopsis
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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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
Bogomil Simeonov
Ismail bey
Djoko Rosic
Karahasan
Velko Kanev
Velikiyat vezir
Stefka Berova
Gyulfie
Angel Ivanov
Mircho
Nikolay Latev
Kemandzhi Dzhogli
Tzanko Petrov
Byulyukbashiya
Anton Karastoyanov
Shaban Shebil
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ludmil Staikov
- Screenplay & Story
- Georgi Danailov, Anton Donchev, Mihail Kirkov, Radoslav Spassov, Todor Monov
- Original Score
- Georgi Genkov
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian
- Runtime
- 4h 48m
- Production Studios
- Boyana Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ludmil Staikov
Georgi Danailov, Anton Donchev, Mihail Kirkov, Radoslav Spassov, Todor Monov
Georgi Genkov
Radoslav Spassov
Violeta Toshkova
Department Leadership Roster
Ludmil Staikov
Director
Georgi Danailov
Writer
Mihail Kirkov
Writer
Radoslav Spassov
Writer
Radoslav Spassov
Director of Photography
Violeta Toshkova
Editor
Georgi Todorov
Production Design
Sonya Kalcheva
Costume Design
Nikolay Nikolov
Costume Design
Mariana Nikolova
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time of Violence
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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?
The principal cast of Time of Violence includes Iossif Surchadzhiev, Rousy Chanev, Ivan Krystev, Anya Pencheva, Valter Toski.
When was Time of Violence released and how long is it?
Time of Violence was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 4h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Time of Violence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Time of Violence was composed by Georgi Genkov.
Is Time of Violence based on a book or true story?
Time of Violence is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anton Donchev".