Once Upon a Time There Was a Country

TV SERIES 1996 1 SEASON

Overview

Black marketeers Marko and Blacky manufacture and sell weapons to the Communist resistance in WWII Belgrade, living the good life along the way. Marko's surreal duplicity propels him up the ranks of the Communist Party, and he eventually abandons Blacky and steals his girlfriend. After a lengthy stay in a below-ground shelter, the couple reemerges during the Yugoslavian Civil War of the 1990s as Marko sees the opportunity to exploit the situation. An extended television version of Emir Kusturica's Palme d'Or winning Underground.

This production, originally released in 1996, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Comedy, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.8 across its 1 season.