EKV: As It Once Was (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 7.5

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Released in 2009, EKV: As It Once Was is a documentary film directed by Dušan Vesić, running about 115 minutes. “EKV” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. "Kao da je bilo nekad" is a documentary about band Ekatarina Velika (1981 - 1994). The band had a profound influence on the ex-Yugoslav scene of the 1980s and ended unusually tragic five members of the creative core of the band died between 1992 and 2002 from heroin abuse. The film comprehensively presents the band career with a particular attention to individual destinies of its members while trying to pose the question - who is actually to blame for their early death.

Who’s in it. EKV: As It Once Was stars Milan Mladenović as (archive footage), Margita Stefanović as (archive footage), Ivan Fece as Himself and Marko Milivojević as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, EKV: As It Once Was has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch EKV: As It Once Was page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch EKV: As It Once Was (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for EKV: As It Once Was change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is EKV: As It Once Was worth watching?
EKV: As It Once Was holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in EKV: As It Once Was?
EKV: As It Once Was stars Milan Mladenović, Margita Stefanović, Ivan Fece, Marko Milivojević and Ivan Ranković.
When was EKV: As It Once Was released?
EKV: As It Once Was was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.