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Forest of the Hanged
6.6 / 10• 1965• 2h 45m•NR• Romanian
DramaHistoryWarRomance
Storyline
In 1916 as an officer in the Habsburg Army ethnic Romanian Apostol Bologa is torn between remaining loyal to the Habsburgs or deserting to the Romanian Army across enemy lines.
Cast & Crew
Victor Rebengiuc
Apostol Bologa
Lead
Anna Széles
Ilona
Ștefan Ciubotărașu
Petre
Gina Patrichi
Roza
Liviu Ciulei
Klapka
Costache Antoniu
Priest
Marga Barbu
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Emil Botta
Cervenko
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Liviu Ciulei's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Forest of the Hanged is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
