Once Upon a Time There Was a Country

Season 1

1996 · 6 episodes

A mini-series adaptation of Emir Kusturica's Underground

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Episode 1

   8 Nov 1996

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

2. 2

   2. Episode 2

   9 Nov 1996

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

3. 3

   3. Episode 3

   10 Nov 1996

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

4. 4

   4. Episode 4

   11 Nov 1996

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

5. 5

   5. Episode 5

   12 Nov 1996

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

6. 6

   6. Episode 6

   13 Nov 1996

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