Freedom

Freedom

In the chaotic days of the December 1989 revolution that overthrew the Communist regime, the Transylvanian city of Sibiu becomes the scene of a violent assault

In the chaotic days of the December 1989 revolution that overthrew the Communist regime, the Transylvanian city of Sibiu becomes the scene of a violent assault on a Police unit that quickly escalates into a bloody confrontation between soldiers, policemen, civilian protesters and representatives of the secret police. In a desperate attempt to escape the siege, Police captain Viorel is captured by the army and thrown into an empty swimming pool along with hundreds of prisoners accused of being terrorists.

Crew

  • Bogdan CrăciunAssociate Producer
  • Alex SterianDirector of Photography
  • Cecilia ȘtefănescuScript
  • Tudor GiurgiuScript
  • Lemhenyi RekaEditor
  • Viorica PetroviciCostumes
  • Vali IghigheanuArt Direction

Cast

  • Alex Calangiu
  • Cătălin Herlo
  • Ionuț Caras
  • Iulian Postelnicu
  • Alexandru Papadopol
  • Ștefan Iancu
  • Costel Cașcaval
  • Mirela Oprișor

Directors

  • Tudor Giurgiu

Producers

  • Oana Bujgoi Giurgiu
  • Tudor Giurgiu
  • Jozsef Berger

Produced by

  • Libra FilmsRomania
  • Mythberg FilmsHungary

Awards

  • Work In Progress Jury Award | Cinelink Sarajevo Film Festival · 2022

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