Romania / 1973 / 140’ / color / cinemascope / Biographical movie / AG
Directed by: Gheorghe Vitanidis
Screnplay: Gheorghe Vitanidis
With: Vlad Rădescu, Tamara Creţulescu, Emanoil Petruţ, Emilia Dobrin, Sebastian Papaiani, Clody Berthola, Dina Cocea, Ioana Bulcă, Toma Caragiu, Amza Pellea, Iurie Darie, Ion Besoiu, Alexandru Repan, Carmen Strujac, Cezara Dafinescu, Gheorghe Cozorici
Produced by: Film House 1
Through the love story of the young composer (Vlad Rădescu) and Berta (Tamara Crețulescu), the daughter of a protestant minister, the film presents relevant moments of Ciprian Porumbescu's life and creation. It culminates in his fight for the maintenance of the national consciousness and the promotion of a Romanian school of music meant to valorize the local folklore.
The film premiered in Romania May 1st, 1973. It won ACIN awards like Best Director Prize and Best Soud Prize in 1973.
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