The Stone Cross (1994)
Andrei Blaier's film catches the last days of The Stone Cross a low class brothels area that became some kind of an institution in the landscape of Bucharest before the Communist period, doomed to destruction under the new rules of proletarian morals that the Communists were trying to impose. The idea could be the start of a great film, with the prostitution being seen not so much from its destructive and exploitation perspective, but rather as a form of freedom in a time when the whole society was falling under the rule of propaganda, hypocrisy, and repression. In a world due to fall under tyranny for the coming decades prostitution becomes a metaphor of the old more free way of life.
Director: Andrei Blaier
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: March 18, 1994
Cast
- Gheorghe Dinică - Mache Puzderie
- Florina Cercel - Matroana bordelului
- Coca Bloos - "Foamea Neagră"
- Ilarion Ciobanu - Fane
- Dorina Lazăr - Nevasta lui Puzderie
- Corina Dănilă - Ileana
- Ștefan Sileanu - Comisar
- Manuela Hărăbor - Ilonka Sabo
- Carmen Tănase - Membra a celulei de partid
- Ruxandra Sireteanu
Screenplay
Music: Dan Ștefănică
Cinematography: Gabriel Kosuth
Editing: Victorița Nae
Production: Studioul de Creatie "Profilm"
Country: Romania
Language: Română
Original Language: ro
More Films by Director: Andrei Blaier
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Stone Cross about?
- Andrei Blaier's film catches the last days of The Stone Cross a low class brothels area that became some kind of an institution in the landscape of Bucharest before the Communist period, doomed to destruction under the new rules of proletarian morals that the Communists were trying to impose. The idea could be the start of a great film, with the prostitution being seen not so much from its destructive and exploitation perspective, but rather as a form of freedom in a time when the whole society was falling under the rule of propaganda, hypocrisy, and repression. In a world due to fall under tyranny for the coming decades prostitution becomes a metaphor of the old more free way of life.
- Who directed The Stone Cross?
- The Stone Cross was directed by Andrei Blaier.
- Who stars in The Stone Cross?
- The Stone Cross stars Gheorghe Dinică, Florina Cercel, Coca Bloos, Ilarion Ciobanu, Dorina Lazăr, Corina Dănilă.
- How long is The Stone Cross?
- The Stone Cross has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Stone Cross?
- The Stone Cross is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Stone Cross produced?
- The Stone Cross was produced in Romania.