AUGUST 23, 1944/2019 (2019)

On August 23rd, 1944, the fascist regime was taken down and Romania changed sides in World War II. 75 years later, inside the Jewish Retirement Home, four of the last survivors of racial persecutions reflect upon the personal and political significance of the event. The different attitudes of the protagonists, their passionate debates and irresolvable conflicts reflect the diversity of the Jewish survivors` experiences, the cleavages in the community and the Romanian society as a whole, as well as the importance and controversy of the events in 1944.

Director: Andra Tarara, David Schwartz, Roland Ibold
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Country: Romania
Language: Română
Original Language: ro

Keywords

romanian history

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AUGUST 23, 1944/2019 about?
On August 23rd, 1944, the fascist regime was taken down and Romania changed sides in World War II. 75 years later, inside the Jewish Retirement Home, four of the last survivors of racial persecutions reflect upon the personal and political significance of the event. The different attitudes of the protagonists, their passionate debates and irresolvable conflicts reflect the diversity of the Jewish survivors` experiences, the cleavages in the community and the Romanian society as a whole, as well as the importance and controversy of the events in 1944.
Who directed AUGUST 23, 1944/2019?
AUGUST 23, 1944/2019 was directed by Andra Tarara, David Schwartz, Roland Ibold.
Who stars in AUGUST 23, 1944/2019?
AUGUST 23, 1944/2019 stars Iudith Ardeleanu, Ioseph Cotnăreanu, Lippa Baroti Segal, Pompiliu Sterian.
How long is AUGUST 23, 1944/2019?
AUGUST 23, 1944/2019 has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is AUGUST 23, 1944/2019?
AUGUST 23, 1944/2019 is a Documentary film.
Where was AUGUST 23, 1944/2019 produced?
AUGUST 23, 1944/2019 was produced in Romania.