Once Upon a Time There Was a Country

8.9
19965h 27m

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.

Production

Logo for CiBy 2000

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 1996

A mini-series adaptation of Emir Kusturica's Underground

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1. Episode 1

Following the German bombing of Belgrade in 1941, Marko gives refuge to twenty people in the cellar of his old house

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2. Episode 2

Blacky is in love with the famous Belgrade actress Natalija but things are complicated by the fact that Marko is also infatuated with her.

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3. Episode 3

Life above and underground continues as deals are done and a film is made.

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4. Episode 4

Above ground the deception continues while those underground are unaware. Underground a plan is enacted.

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5. Episode 5

Natalia is kidnapped. Blacky is freed, east meets west and the deception is uncovered.

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6. Episode 6

Those underground are now rising. A dangerous deal is made with repercussions for all. Once upon a time there was a country...

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