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Once Upon a Time There Was a Country (1996)

Drama Comedy War & Politics
rating icon8.9

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.

Creator
Emir Kusturica ,

Seasons & Episodes Guide - Complete Episode List by Season

Season 1
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Once Upon a Time There Was a Country Cast and Characters - Full Details

Miki Manojlović Miki Manojlović as Marco Dren
Lazar Ristovski Lazar Ristovski as Petar "Crni" Popara
Mirjana Joković Mirjana Joković as Natalija Zovkov
Slavko Štimac Slavko Štimac as Ivan Dren
Ernst Stötzner Ernst Stötzner as Franc
Srđan 'Žika' Todorović Srđan 'Žika' Todorović as Jovan Popara

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