Time of Violence
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.
- Year: 1988
- Country: Bulgaria
- Genre: Drama, History
- Studio: Boyana Film
- Keyword: based on novel or book, forced conversion, ottoman empire
- Director: Ludmil Staikov
- Cast: Iossif Surchadzhiev, Rousy Chanev, Ivan Krystev, Anya Pencheva, Valter Toski, Vassil Mihajlov