16/43
The film feels like four short stories mixed into one film, but not in a bad way
Synopsis
On the brink of revolution in Romania in 1989, six lives intersect amid protests and personal struggles, leading to the explosive collapse of Ceausescu and the communist regime.
It presents 4 different stories during the last years of Ceausescu’s reign
The director gracefully navigates through the material and reveals many social mechanisms, fears, and motivations.
It’s a film about how small people can swim in the turbulent waters of history without losing hope and sense of humor
Although there are signs of living in an absurd political regime with national security fears, and everyone trying to make a small mistake or look good in the eyes of their superiors, there is kindness, feeling, and empathy between the people.
A round of applause to the director, cast, and the whole crew for this work of art!
That reminds me: it’s a lot of fun to watch, has a lot of good lines and funny situations.