Once Upon a Time There Was a Country (1996)

Poster for Once Upon a Time There Was a Country

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Emir Kusturica
  • Profile picture of Miki Manojlović
    Marco Dren Miki Manojlović
  • Profile picture of Lazar Ristovski
    Petar "Crni" Popara Lazar Ristovski
  • Profile picture of Mirjana Joković
    Natalija Zovkov Mirjana Joković
  • Profile picture of Slavko Štimac
    Ivan Dren Slavko Štimac
  • Profile picture of Ernst Stötzner
    Franc Ernst Stötzner
  • Profile picture of Srđan 'Žika' Todorović
    Jovan Popara Srđan 'Žika' Todorović
  • Profile picture of Mirjana Karanović
    Vera Mirjana Karanović
  • Profile picture of Milena Pavlović Čučilović
    Jalena Milena Pavlović Čučilović
Poster for Season 1

Season 1

1996

6 episodes

Season 1 of Once Upon a Time There Was a Country premiered on November 8, 1996

A mini-series adaptation of Emir Kusturica's Underground

Recommendations

  • Poster for The Young Pope
  • Poster for Money Heist
  • Poster for Game of Thrones
  • Poster for Rick and Morty
  • Poster for House of Cards
  • Poster for Community
  • Poster for House
  • Poster for Squid Game