Overview

• The film, set on December 21, 1989, dramatizes the final hours of Nicolae Ceausescu’s rule, blending dark comedy with historical events.
• Director Bogdan Muresanu drew from his teenage memories of the Romanian revolution, lending authenticity and emotional depth to the narrative.
• The movie follows six interconnected characters navigating paranoia and propaganda, using a puzzle-like storytelling structure.
• Awarded the Grand Prix Orizzonti and FIPRESCI prizes at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, the film has garnered critical acclaim internationally.
• Now released in French cinemas, the film invites reflection on contemporary political polarization through its tragicomic lens.