Scarred Hearts (2017)
a free adaptation of the literary works of M. Blecher
During the summer of 1937, Emanuel, a young man in his early twenties, is committed to a sanatorium on the Black Sea coast for treatment of his bone tuberculosis. The treatment consists of painful spine punctures that confine him to a plaster on a stretcher-bed. Little by little, as Emanuel gets accustomed to the sadness of his new life, he discovers that inside the sanatorium there is still a life to be lived to the fullest.
Director: Radu Jude
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 141 min
Release Date: November 2, 2017
Cast
- Lucian Teodor Rus - Emanuel
- Ivana Mladenović - Solange
- Ilinca Harnut - Isa
- Șerban Pavlu - Dr. Ceafalan
- Marian Olteanu - Ernest
- Alexandru Dabija - Mr. Lazăr B.
- Dana Voicu - Mrs. Bella B.
- Fernando Klabin - Young Doctor
- Adina Cristescu - Nurse
- Sarra Tsorakidis - Nurse
Screenplay
- Radu Jude (Screenplay)
- Max Blecher (Novel)
Cinematography: Marius Panduru
Editing: Catalin Cristutiu
Production: Komplizen Film, Hi Film Productions
Country: Belgium, Germany, Romania, France
Language: Deutsch, Română
Original Language: ro
Themes
Battle with Depression and Hope, Profound Sadness and Tears, Quiet Resignation to Fate, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood, Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter
Keywords
sadness, sanatorium, summer, illness, disability, black sea
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Scarred Hearts about?
- During the summer of 1937, Emanuel, a young man in his early twenties, is committed to a sanatorium on the Black Sea coast for treatment of his bone tuberculosis. The treatment consists of painful spine punctures that confine him to a plaster on a stretcher-bed. Little by little, as Emanuel gets accustomed to the sadness of his new life, he discovers that inside the sanatorium there is still a life to be lived to the fullest.
- Who directed Scarred Hearts?
- Scarred Hearts was directed by Radu Jude.
- Who stars in Scarred Hearts?
- Scarred Hearts stars Lucian Teodor Rus, Ivana Mladenović, Ilinca Harnut, Șerban Pavlu, Marian Olteanu, Alexandru Dabija.
- How long is Scarred Hearts?
- Scarred Hearts has a runtime of 2h 21m (141 minutes).
- What genre is Scarred Hearts?
- Scarred Hearts is a Drama film.
- Where was Scarred Hearts produced?
- Scarred Hearts was produced in Belgium, Germany, Romania, France.
- What are the themes of Scarred Hearts?
- The themes of Scarred Hearts include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Profound Sadness and Tears, Quiet Resignation to Fate, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood, Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter.