The Tanase Affair (2013)

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In 1982, the newly elected President of France, François Mitterrand, clashes with the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaucescu in a spy story worthy of a detective novel, a conflict during the Cold War and a hidden struggle in which the secret services of both countries, the French DST and the Romanian Securitate, were involved. In 1982, Ceaucescu orders one of his agents to assassinate two Romanian dissidents living in Paris, the writers Virgil Tanase and Paul Goma, French citizens. But instead of carrying out this order, the Securitate agent Matei Haiducu, alias Matthieu Forestier, went directly to report him to the DST.

Director: Ionuț Teianu
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date:
Country: Romania
Language: Română
Original Language: mo
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tanase Affair about?
In 1982, the newly elected President of France, François Mitterrand, clashes with the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaucescu in a spy story worthy of a detective novel, a conflict during the Cold War and a hidden struggle in which the secret services of both countries, the French DST and the Romanian Securitate, were involved. In 1982, Ceaucescu orders one of his agents to assassinate two Romanian dissidents living in Paris, the writers Virgil Tanase and Paul Goma, French citizens. But instead of carrying out this order, the Securitate agent Matei Haiducu, alias Matthieu Forestier, went directly to report him to the DST.
Who directed The Tanase Affair?
The Tanase Affair was directed by Ionuț Teianu.
How long is The Tanase Affair?
The Tanase Affair has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is The Tanase Affair?
The Tanase Affair is a Documentary film.
Where was The Tanase Affair produced?
The Tanase Affair was produced in Romania.