Ceausescu: Behind the Myth (1991)
Veteran journalist and author Edward Behr spent a year investigating the rise and fall of Nicolae Ceausescu. Executed on Christmas Day 1989, Ceausescu was once a hero to his own people, and in the west. Behr's film reveals the truth behind the myth, in a tale of megalomania, farce, and horror.
Director: Edward Behr
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: May 14, 1991
Cast
- Gheorghe Apostrol - Self
- Emil Bobu - Self
- George H. W. Bush - Self (archive footage)
- Jimmy Carter - Self (archive footage)
- Elena Ceaușescu - Self (archive footage)
- Nicolae Ceaușescu - Self (archive footage)
- Nicu Ceausescu - Self (archive footage)
- Valentin Ceausescu - Self (archive footage)
- Zoia Ceausescu - Self
- Sergiu Celac - Self
Screenplay
Music: Malcolm Clark
Editing: Bob Ferris, Roger Moffatt
Production: BBC, La Cinq
Country: France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Română
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Edward Behr
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ceausescu: Behind the Myth about?
- Veteran journalist and author Edward Behr spent a year investigating the rise and fall of Nicolae Ceausescu. Executed on Christmas Day 1989, Ceausescu was once a hero to his own people, and in the west. Behr's film reveals the truth behind the myth, in a tale of megalomania, farce, and horror.
- Who directed Ceausescu: Behind the Myth?
- Ceausescu: Behind the Myth was directed by Edward Behr.
- Who stars in Ceausescu: Behind the Myth?
- Ceausescu: Behind the Myth stars Gheorghe Apostrol, Emil Bobu, George H. W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, Elena Ceaușescu, Nicolae Ceaușescu.
- How long is Ceausescu: Behind the Myth?
- Ceausescu: Behind the Myth has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Ceausescu: Behind the Myth?
- Ceausescu: Behind the Myth is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ceausescu: Behind the Myth produced?
- Ceausescu: Behind the Myth was produced in France, United Kingdom, United States of America.