The Take-Off

The Take-Off 1971

6.70

Valedictorian in a flight class, he has to complete 2 years of utility aviation before going into military. He is unhappy about that and he clashes with the old commandant Bărcan.

1971

Doctor Poenaru

Doctor Poenaru 1978

7.00

In 1919, young Doctor Poenaru is sent to be the director at a country hospital. On his way there he meets a formar army comrade, now a lawyer. An ideological and philosophical dispute ensues, the two following different paths in life.

1978

State of Things

State of Things 1995

6.00

A story of revolution, betrayal, corruption and wrongful imprisonment, as well as human character and strength while facing them.

1995

The Brothers

The Brothers 1971

7.00

Family conflicts in the times of communist collectivization.

1971

The Waves of the Danube

The Waves of the Danube 1960

6.50

Ciulei’s second feature recalls the best of Fritz Lang and Michael Curtiz in its WWII-era espionage tale, set on a barge transporting Nazi munitions up the Danube. Ciulei himself givers a superb performance as Mihai, the barge captain forced to navigate the heavily mined waters along with his new bride, Ana (Irina Petrescu). As the journey wears on, Mihai becomes increasingly suspicious of one of his crew, ex-convict Toma (Lazar Vrabie), and his intentions towards Ana. But Toma has a far graver—and potentially deadly—secret to conceal.

1960

Art

Art 2014

6.10

A 14-year-old girl auditions for a film role as an abused sex worker, and the director tries to convince her mother of the artistic rationale behind the provocative part.

2014

Fox: Hunter

Fox: Hunter 1993

7.10

Set in the period prior to the revolt in Timisoara in December 1989 and mirroring the events that led to the downfall of the dictator Ceausescu.

1993

Black Sea Adventures

Black Sea Adventures 1972

4.75

A counterespionage office get a mission to go to the Black Sea shore and catch a spy network that got their hands on a secret fuel formula.

1972

Cold Waves

Cold Waves 2007

9.50

"While Ceausescu was alive, we knew who was good (the West and the United States) and who was evil. Since then, things have become more complicated." Filmmaker Alexandru Solomon believes the story of this propaganda war can help us discern the shades of grey in contemporary conflicts. "Look at our Radio Free Europe editors: you could be fighting on the right side and still be part of a dirty game."

2007

Jacob

Jacob 1988

6.80

Jacob (Dorel Visan) is a gold miner who risks his life daily to support his wife, mother-in-law, and four children in this socio-political drama. Under the rule of an oppressive monarchy backed by military force, the miners often resort to stealing gold to compensate for their meager wages. Workers are subjected to strip searches and are forced to take laxatives by the often brutal guards and inspectors as they look for stolen gold, and Jacob raises his vocal objections over the treatment of his fellow workers.

1988

Proud Heritage

Proud Heritage 1989

7.00

After 1394 King Mircea the Elder, ruler of Wallachia, ponders the eventual consequences of a military alliance with the Poles versus one with the Turks.

1989

Sentimental Summer

Sentimental Summer 1986

5.50

The favorite plot for communist propagandists: a new agronomist comes in the village and gets in conflict with the local cooperative president. Everything ends well. Sprinkled with jokes.

1986

Daravela

Daravela 2024

1

Ion Meda, a senator " all-knowing " who goes to a small provincial town to ensure the success of an auction. There he has to face, with or without quotes, several opponents: the mayor, the local press .

2024

A Fantastic Comedy

A Fantastic Comedy 1975

6.50

This blend of comedy and psycho-drama is comprised of two disturbing stories. The first tells the tale of a robot who is set to Earth by his home planet to discover new energy sources. In the second a boy is sent into deep space as part of an inhuman experiment designed to create the perfect human.

1975

Contest

Contest 1982

6.70

An outdoors orientation contest turns into a journey to the participants' self and conscience.

1982

Waiting for a Train

Waiting for a Train 1982

5.60

After Romania changed alliances in August 23rd, 1944, a group of soldiers have the mission to stop a military train.

1982

Humility

Humility 2011

8.00

In a forgotten village with lazy people and corrupt leadership, Pacoste must suffer for a mistake made in his past. His only friend is a young boy who finds in him a father figure.

2011

The Death of Joe the Indian

The Death of Joe the Indian 1968

8.00

The film is a continuation of the story of Tom Sawyer and his friends, the second part of the Romanian screenplay after the famous novel by Mark Twain. The three friends Tom, Huck and Becky continue their adventures full of puzzles and suspense.

1968

The Moromete Family

The Moromete Family 1987

7.47

Story of a family. Problems, marriage, taxes, revenge, friendship, army, life and much more.

1987