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The Moromete Family

Moromeții

1987 · 142 min · Drama

On the eve of World War II, a proud peasant patriarch in rural Romania struggles to hold his land and his family together against taxes, generational rifts, and a way of life slipping away. An acclaimed adaptation of a classic novel.

Runtime
142 min
Genre
Drama
Mood
thoughtful · dark
Entry
some context
Best for
character-driven drama

Content notes: war or political violence Non-exhaustive

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Part of 10 Essential Romanian Films

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