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Tales from the Golden Age
7.0 / 10• 2009• 2h 35m•NR• Romanian
ComedyHistory
Storyline
Composed of six unconventional vignettes, each one dealing with the late communist period in Romania, a narrative is told through its urban myths from the perspective of ordinary people. The title refers to the alluded "Golden Age" of the last 15 years of Ceaușescu's regime.
Cast & Crew
Alexandru Potocean
The Secretary (segment "The Legend of the Official Visit")
Lead
Teodor Corban
The Mayor (segment "The Legend of the Official Visit")
Emanuel Pârvu
The Party Inspector (segment "The Legend of the Official Visit")
Sorin Medeleni
Nea Florică (segment "The Legend of the Official Visit")
FM
Florin Mircea Jr.
Militiaman (segment "The Legend of the Official Visit")
Mădălina Ghițescu
Mădălina (segment "The Legend of the Official Visit")
AN
Alexandru Nedelcu
Activist 2 (segment "The Legend of the Official Visit")
MN
Marius Nănău
Shepherd (segment "The Legend of the Official Visit")
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Cristian Mungiu's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Tales from the Golden Age is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
