Turn Off the Lights (2012)

After years behind bars, three young men begin to rediscover lives of aggression and excess in their raucous Roma community. Among them is Alex, a captivating figure with a disturbingly blasé attitude toward violence, women, and guilt. In this absorbing documentary, offering a rare peek into contemporary Roma culture, Alex and his fellow ex-cons reconcile the outside world with the gray-shaded areas of morality with which they all struggle.

Director: Ivana Mladenović
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Ana Ilieșiu
Production: Digital Cube, Strada Film
Country: Romania
Language: Română
Original Language: ro

Keywords

criminal past, morality, ex-con, character study, woman director, criminal rehabilitation

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Ivana Mladenović
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Turn Off the Lights about?
After years behind bars, three young men begin to rediscover lives of aggression and excess in their raucous Roma community. Among them is Alex, a captivating figure with a disturbingly blasé attitude toward violence, women, and guilt. In this absorbing documentary, offering a rare peek into contemporary Roma culture, Alex and his fellow ex-cons reconcile the outside world with the gray-shaded areas of morality with which they all struggle.
Who directed Turn Off the Lights?
Turn Off the Lights was directed by Ivana Mladenović.
Who stars in Turn Off the Lights?
Turn Off the Lights stars Papan Chilibar, Dragomir Christian George, Israila Jamir, Alexandru Mititelu.
How long is Turn Off the Lights?
Turn Off the Lights has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is Turn Off the Lights?
Turn Off the Lights is a Documentary film.
Where was Turn Off the Lights produced?
Turn Off the Lights was produced in Romania.