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Once Upon a Time There Was a Country

Once Upon a Time There Was a Country

DramaWarComedy
1996, Show
This movie reflects the history of Yugoslavia since the beginning of WWII (and similar to all ex-communist countries) to the last horrible events in Balcanian countries. Behind the comedy is hidden the pain of whole generations, which have suffered WWII, The Cold War, the war in Yugoslavia, the communism, the treachery of their own leadership, the fall. The film shows us the reality, as seen by those who feel unlimited love for their country and culture. Marko and Blacky represent the true leaders of the country, the soul of the nation and not without controversies. Once Upon A Time There Was A Country is an extended TV version of Emir Kusturica's Palme d'Or winning Underground.
Country: France,
Director:
Emir Kusturica
Cast:
Emir Kusturica,
Miki Manojlović,
Hark Bohm,
Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić
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Emir Kusturica
As Švercer oružja
Emir Kusturica
Director
Miki Manojlović
As Marco Dren
Hark Bohm
As Dr. Štrase
Dragoslav 'Dragan' Nikolić
As Filmski Reditelj
Lazar Ristovski
As Petar "Crni" Popara

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In the midst of war, comedy, and drama, "Once Upon a Time There Was a Country Country" explores the tumultuous history of Yugoslavia from World War II to the devastating Balcanian conflicts. This series portrays the pain and suffering of generations who endured war, communism,, and betrayal through the lens of two unorthodox leaders, Marko and Blacky. Their unwavering love for their country and culture reveals both the beauty and complexity of Yugoslavia's history.

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Some TV shows that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Once Upon a Time There Was a Country include Shin Koihime Musou, Love in the Moonlight, Spin, KMM: Kubala Moreno Y Manchón (Doblado), The Studio, The White Lotus.

 

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