Time of Violence

• Rated 7.8 out of 10
• Movie
• 1988
• 4h 48m
• Drama
• History

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.

Director

Ludmil Staikov

Starring

Iossif Surchadzhiev, Rousy Chanev, Ivan Krystev, Anya Pencheva