The Last Days of the Ceaușescus (2010)
The images of the condemnation and execution of dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife Elena on Christmas Day in 1989 are etched deeply in the collective unconscious of several generations of television viewers. Exactly 20 years after its occurrence, the famous show trial was re-enacted in a historically reproduced setting. The film interweaves the stage production with interviews conducted with eyewitnesses and archive material, and takes a look backstage in the Odeon Theatre in Bucharest.
Director: Milo Rau, Marcel Bächtiger
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: October 7, 2010
Cast
- Constantin Cojocaru - Nicolae Ceausescu
- Victoria Cociaș - Elena Ceausescu
- Alexandru Mihăescu - Lawyer
- Dorin Carlan - Himself
- Vlad Chiriac
- Constantin Drăgănescu
- Cezar Grumăzescu
- Hans Jurtzik
- Milos Kostic
- Ionuț Moldoveanu
Cinematography: Mika Lanz
Editing: Marcel Bächtiger
Production: IIPM
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Last Days of the Ceaușescus about?
- The images of the condemnation and execution of dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife Elena on Christmas Day in 1989 are etched deeply in the collective unconscious of several generations of television viewers. Exactly 20 years after its occurrence, the famous show trial was re-enacted in a historically reproduced setting. The film interweaves the stage production with interviews conducted with eyewitnesses and archive material, and takes a look backstage in the Odeon Theatre in Bucharest.
- Who directed The Last Days of the Ceaușescus?
- The Last Days of the Ceaușescus was directed by Milo Rau, Marcel Bächtiger.
- Who stars in The Last Days of the Ceaușescus?
- The Last Days of the Ceaușescus stars Constantin Cojocaru, Victoria Cociaș, Alexandru Mihăescu, Dorin Carlan, Vlad Chiriac, Constantin Drăgănescu.
- How long is The Last Days of the Ceaușescus?
- The Last Days of the Ceaușescus has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is The Last Days of the Ceaușescus?
- The Last Days of the Ceaușescus is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Last Days of the Ceaușescus produced?
- The Last Days of the Ceaușescus was produced in Switzerland.