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Eastern European Movies Comedy$post_idDrama The Oak
1992
The Oak
Original titleBalanţa
The Oak is a 1992 Romanian drama film, directed by Lucian Pintilie. It was screened out of competition at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival.
A description of Romania before Ceausescu’s downfall, through the story of Nela. Daughter of a former colonel of the Securitate, the romanian political police. She refused to become as her sister, an agent of this Securitate, and lives with her father. After he died, she leaves Bucarest, and ends up in a little town, where she meets Mitica, a surgeon, another herself, laughing of everything.
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At Eastern European Movies, you're invited to immerse yourself in the captivating world of The Oak (Balanţa), a cinematic journey hailing from Romania. Released in 1992, this film is a quintessential piece of Comedy and Drama, deftly crafted by the renowned director Lucian Pintilie, and brought to life through the compelling performances of a skilled cast, including Maia Morgenstern, Razvan Vasilescu and Victor Rebengiuc.
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Exploring the nuances of Romania's society and culture, The Oak offers a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Whether you're a native speaker looking to revisit the classics of your homeland or a student of the language and culture seeking a deeper understanding, this film presents an opportunity to do so through the compelling medium of cinema.
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