Movies and TvShows featuring "ceausescu" theme.

In-depth documentary mini-series presenting the rise, rule and fall of communist Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu and the way he shaped both Romanian and international history.

Chuck Norris vs Communism is a fascinating documentary that explores the phenomenon of bootlegged Hollywood movies and their subversive impact in Communist Romania during the 1980s. The film follows a brave translator who secretly dubbed hundreds of films, introducing Romanian audiences to a world of forbidden culture and freedom of speech.

The Way I Spent the End of the World is a drama set in Romania during the 1989 revolution against dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. The film follows Eva, a 17-year-old girl, who falls in love with Andrei and plans to escape the country with him. However, her plans are disrupted when her older brother, Lalalilu, decides to assassinate Ceausescu. Amidst the chaos, Eva must navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and political unrest.

In Ceausescu's Romania, a talented surgeon battles against corruption, repression, and injustice while navigating the absurdities of a totalitarian regime. Along the way, he witnesses mass murder, blackmail, and brutality. With dark humor and satire, 'The Oak' exposes the absurdity of the system and the resilience of the human spirit.

Set in the chaotic aftermath of the Romanian Revolution of 1989, "The Paper Will Be Blue" follows a soldier's nightmarish experience as he tries to maintain order and protect civilians amidst the violence and uncertainty.

Videograms of a Revolution is a documentary film that chronicles the events of the Romanian Revolution of 1989, which led to the fall of Nicolae Ceaușescu's totalitarian regime. Through a compilation of amateur video footage shot by citizens during the revolution, the film provides a unique perspective on the historical events and captures the atmosphere of fear, hope, and change that permeated the country. It also explores the role of media and representation in shaping public opinion during times of social and political upheaval.

After the Romanian Revolution reached its peak during the Christmas Holidays of 1989, Romania’s Communist patriarch and his wife Elena were sentenced to death by a military court and accordingly gunned down. Chris Marker’s short video-collage Détour Ceauşescu documents how the execution was depicted by France’s national TV-channel TF1.

Requiem for Dominic powerfully portrayed the upheaval in that liminal space between revolution and order. This drama is captured partly on film, partly on video adding to the gritty reality of the time, place and events as they were unfolding in Eastern Europe as the "Iron Curtain" collapsed.

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. -- BFI

An investigative documentary that examines the effects of capitalism on Romania during the reign of Nicolae Ceausescu. It dives into the entrepreneurial spirit that emerged in the country and delves into the consequences of the shift towards a capitalist economy.

Trading Germans is a documentary film that delves into the untold stories of the Banat-Swabian minority in Romania. Focusing on the period of the Cold War, the film explores their struggles for democracy, exodus, and the transcultural experiences they faced due to their minority status. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal accounts, Trading Germans uncovers the intricate dynamics of international relations, political upheavals, and the resilience of a community caught in the midst of a totalitarian state.

Architecture and Power is a documentary film that delves into the complex relationship between architecture and political power in Romania, particularly during the reign of Nicolae Ceausescu. It sheds light on how architecture was used as a tool for propagating the regime's ideologies and consolidating its power. The film incorporates interviews with architects, historians, and affected residents to provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of architecture on society and politics.