17th Romanian Film Week: Freedom

Director: Tudor Giurgiu

Cast: Alex Calangiu, Catalin Herlo, Ionut Caras

The film's director Tudor Giurgiu, will be our guest at the screening.

In the chaotic days of the December 1989 revolution that overthrew the Communist regime, the Transylvanian city of Sibiu becomes the scene of a violent assault on a Police unit that quickly escalates into a bloody confrontation between soldiers, policemen, civilian protesters and representatives of the secret police. In a desperate attempt to escape the siege, Police captain Viorel is captured by the army and thrown into an empty swimming pool along with hundreds of prisoners accused of being terrorists.

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In the cooperation of the Romanian Cultural Intitute Budapest and the Urania National Film Theatre, with the support of the National Cultural Fund (NKA).

Awards: Sarajvo Film Festival - C.I.C.A.E. Award
Miscolc International Film Festival - International Ecumenical Award