Checkmate: Strategy of a Revolution (2003)
How does one trigger a revolution? In the Romanian uprising in 1989, everything seemed to happen by itself. The people were fed up and were plagued by poverty and terror. There comes a time when action must be taken! But, it turns out that history is not that simple, as this investigative documentary proves. The film is a thorough and revealing reconstruction of the events leading up to Ceaucescu’s downfall and execution. In actual fact, the Romanian revolution was a strictly managed operation, controlled from the outside. Hungary, Germany and especially America had big fingers in the pie.
Director: Susanne Brandstätter
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 1, 2003
Cinematography: Axel Schneppat, Hans-Peter Eckardt
Editing: Roland Possehl
Production: Gunnar Dedio for Looks Film
Country: Austria, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
revolution, romania, political documentary
More Films by Director: Susanne Brandstätter
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Checkmate: Strategy of a Revolution about?
- How does one trigger a revolution? In the Romanian uprising in 1989, everything seemed to happen by itself. The people were fed up and were plagued by poverty and terror. There comes a time when action must be taken! But, it turns out that history is not that simple, as this investigative documentary proves. The film is a thorough and revealing reconstruction of the events leading up to Ceaucescu’s downfall and execution. In actual fact, the Romanian revolution was a strictly managed operation, controlled from the outside. Hungary, Germany and especially America had big fingers in the pie.
- Who directed Checkmate: Strategy of a Revolution?
- Checkmate: Strategy of a Revolution was directed by Susanne Brandstätter.
- How long is Checkmate: Strategy of a Revolution?
- Checkmate: Strategy of a Revolution has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Checkmate: Strategy of a Revolution?
- Checkmate: Strategy of a Revolution is a Documentary film.
- Where was Checkmate: Strategy of a Revolution produced?
- Checkmate: Strategy of a Revolution was produced in Austria, Germany.