Uppercase Print (2020)
In 1981, chalk slogans written in uppercase letters started appearing in public spaces in the Romanian city of Botoşani. They demanded freedom, alluded to the democratic developments taking place in Romania’s socialist sister countries or simply called for improvements in the food supply. Mugur Călinescu was behind them, who was still at school at the time and whose case is documented in the files of the Romanian secret police. Theatre director Gianina Cărbunariu created a documentary play based on this material.
Director: Radu Jude
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: February 21, 2020
Cast
- Bogdan Zamfir - Securitate Officer
- Serban Lazarovici - Mugur Călinescu
- Ioana Iacob - The Mother
- Șerban Pavlu - The Father
- Alexandru Potocean
- Silvian Vâlcu
- Doru Catanescu
- Constantin Dogioiu
- Nicolae Ceaușescu - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
- Radu Jude (Screenplay)
- Gianina Cărbunariu (Theatre Play)
- Gianina Cărbunariu (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Marius Panduru
Editing: Catalin Cristutiu
Production: Televiziunea Română, Microfilms, Hi Film Productions
Country: Romania
Language: Română
Original Language: ro
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Uppercase Print about?
- In 1981, chalk slogans written in uppercase letters started appearing in public spaces in the Romanian city of Botoşani. They demanded freedom, alluded to the democratic developments taking place in Romania’s socialist sister countries or simply called for improvements in the food supply. Mugur Călinescu was behind them, who was still at school at the time and whose case is documented in the files of the Romanian secret police. Theatre director Gianina Cărbunariu created a documentary play based on this material.
- Who directed Uppercase Print?
- Uppercase Print was directed by Radu Jude.
- Who stars in Uppercase Print?
- Uppercase Print stars Bogdan Zamfir, Serban Lazarovici, Ioana Iacob, Șerban Pavlu, Alexandru Potocean, Silvian Vâlcu.
- How long is Uppercase Print?
- Uppercase Print has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is Uppercase Print?
- Uppercase Print is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Uppercase Print produced?
- Uppercase Print was produced in Romania.