Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica?
Originally released in 1981. Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? is a comedy/drama film. directed by Lucian Pintilie. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Victor Rebengiuc, Mariana Mihuț, and Tora Vasilescu
Synopsis
Based on a theatrical text by Romanian writer Ion Luca Caragiale (1852-1912), who was a bitter and funny witness of the turn-of-the-20th-century Romanian bourgeois mores, Carnival Scenes manages to preserve and further enhance the slightly hysteric atmosphere of his plays. Pintilie creates a strange combination of carnival scenes which is brought to the screen as a burlesque, fast-paced, screwball comedy with a meditative undertone. This film was banned in Romania for a decade until the death of Ceausescu in 1989 and was only released after the 1989 revolution.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 26, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
RO
Original language
Country
Romania
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RO
Production Companies
- Casa de Filme Unu
- Casa de Filme Cinci
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? about?
Based on a theatrical text by Romanian writer Ion Luca Caragiale (1852-1912), who was a bitter and funny witness of the turn-of-the-20th-century Romanian bourgeois mores, Carnival Scenes manages to...
Who directed Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica??
Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? was directed by Lucian Pintilie.
How long is Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica??
Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? released?
Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? was released on September 26, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica??
The main cast of Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? includes Victor Rebengiuc, Mariana Mihuț, Tora Vasilescu, Gheorghe Dinică, Petre Gheorghiu.