The Catastrophe (1971)

This is one of hundreds of so-called „ephemeral” films produced by the documentary studio in the wake of serious accidents on Romania’s roads. As was always the case in such films, the guilty party is the driver himself – one of the aims of this category of film was to assign unequivocal guilt. Yet, what makes this coarse lesson, brought to life by actors and non-professionals, more relevant today than it was at the time of its production is its ability to capture more than the event itself and thereby to provide us with a glimpse of the period in which it was produced.

Director: Constantin Vaeni
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
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Production: Sahia Film
Country: Romania
Language: Română
Original Language: ro
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Catastrophe about?
This is one of hundreds of so-called „ephemeral” films produced by the documentary studio in the wake of serious accidents on Romania’s roads. As was always the case in such films, the guilty party is the driver himself – one of the aims of this category of film was to assign unequivocal guilt. Yet, what makes this coarse lesson, brought to life by actors and non-professionals, more relevant today than it was at the time of its production is its ability to capture more than the event itself and thereby to provide us with a glimpse of the period in which it was produced.
Who directed The Catastrophe?
The Catastrophe was directed by Constantin Vaeni.
How long is The Catastrophe?
The Catastrophe has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is The Catastrophe?
The Catastrophe is a Comedy, Documentary film.
Where was The Catastrophe produced?
The Catastrophe was produced in Romania.