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Once Upon a Time There Was a Country

1996-11-08 Drama 8.9

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.

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Once Upon a Time There Was a Country

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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.

  • First Aired
    1996-11-08
  • Last Aired
    1996-11-13
  • Creator
    Emir Kusturica
  • Genre
    Drama, Comedy, War & Politics
  • Seasons
    1
  • Episodes
    6
  • Status
    Ended
  • Language
    Srpski
  • Network
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  • Season 1
Episode 1

1. Episode 1

Following the German bombing of Belgrade in 1941, Marko gives refuge to twenty people in the cellar of...More
Following the German bombing of Belgrade in 1941, Marko gives refuge to twenty people in the cellar of his old houseLess
1996-11-08
Episode 2

2. Episode 2

Blacky is in love with the famous Belgrade actress Natalija but things are complicated by the fact tha...More
Blacky is in love with the famous Belgrade actress Natalija but things are complicated by the fact that Marko is also infatuated with her.Less
1996-11-09
Episode 3

3. Episode 3

Life above and underground continues as deals are done and a film is made.
Life above and underground continues as deals are done and a film is made.Less
1996-11-10
Episode 4

4. Episode 4

Above ground the deception continues while those underground are unaware. Underground a plan is enacte...More
Above ground the deception continues while those underground are unaware. Underground a plan is enacted.Less
1996-11-11
Episode 5

5. Episode 5

Natalia is kidnapped. Blacky is freed, east meets west and the deception is uncovered.
Natalia is kidnapped. Blacky is freed, east meets west and the deception is uncovered.Less
1996-11-12
Episode 6

6. Episode 6

Those underground are now rising. A dangerous deal is made with repercussions for all. Once upon a tim...More
Those underground are now rising. A dangerous deal is made with repercussions for all. Once upon a time there was a country...Less
1996-11-13

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