Romanian Film Before and After 1989

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Reconstituirea (Reenactment)
Lucian Pintilie
Romania, 1968
35mm | 106min. | Black and White

Photography: Sergiu Huzum
Screenplay: Lucian Pintilie, Horia Pătraşcu
Actors: George Constantin, Emil Botta, George Mihăiţă, Vladimir Găitan, Ernest Maftei
 
Sinopsis
One night, two friends have one drink too many, start a bar brawl and end up breaking some glasses and the waiter's head. As punishment, the authorities get them to reenact their fight in front of a camera with the aim of making an educational film.
 
Festivals
Quinzaine des Réalisateurs - Cannes Film Festival, 1970