The Oak

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Released September 16, 1992

Overview

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 like her sister, an agent of this Securitate, and lives with her father. After he died, she leaves Bucharest, and ends up in a little town, where she meets Mitica, a surgeon, another herself, laughing at everything.

Runtime

1h 45m


Budget

$3,700,000


Origin Country

Romania


Original Language

Romanian


Original Title

Balanţa


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Romania
  • France

Spoken Languages

  • Română (Romanian)

Production Companies

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    Parnasse Production

    Romania

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    Les Films du Scarabée

    Romania

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    MK2 Films

    Romania

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