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Time of Violence (1988)

Time of Violence (1988)

Drama History
Release Date: 1988, March 28
Directors: Ludmil Staikov
Countries: Bulgaria
Production: Boyana Film
Cast: Stefka Berova, Stoyan Aleksiev, Anya Pencheva, Encho Enchev, Rousy Chanev, Vihar Stoychev, Vassil Mihajlov, Djoko Rosic, Velko Kanev, Max Freeman, Tzanko Petrov, Detelin Candev

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

based on novel or book ottoman empire forced conversion