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Time of Violence

1988Movie4 h 48 min

DramaHistory
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb9.0

A tense, violent drama movie about history and society.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Ottoman Empire
  • Forced Conversion
  • Religious Conflict
  • Historical Drama
  • Violence and Torture
  • Social Commentary
  • Psychological Impact
  • Bleak Narrative

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Ludmil Staikov
Written by
Georgi Danailov, Radoslav Spassov, Anton Donchev
Produced by
Christo Nenov
Music by
Georgi Genkov

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 28, 1988 · 4 h 48 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released
March 28, 1988
Runtime
4 h 48 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Bulgarian
Made in
Bulgaria
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Time of Violence worth watching?"

Questions about Time of Violence

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Time of Violence worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 9).

Will I feel good after watching Time of Violence?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Time of Violence plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Time of Violence in English?

Bulgarian

No, it was made in Bulgarian.