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Men of Deeds

Play trailer Poster for Men of Deeds Released Aug 4, 2023 1h 46m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Ilie, a small-town police chief, wants to build a modest comfortable life for himself, but ends up making the wrong choices. Middle-aged and alienated, he feels the need to be a part of something -- to build an orchard, even a home. Although dubious things happen in the village, Ilie only sees what suits him. The moment he gets involved in the village marks the beginning of his collapse. In a vacuum of solutions, he tries to be what he has never been before: the justice seeker who arrests everyone guilty.
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Guy Lodge Variety [An] exercise in finding personal and institutional corruption under every upturned stone, behind every unlocked small-town door, in every heavily conditional handshake. Aug 17, 2022 Full Review Alan Zilberman Spectrum Culture If the film lacks suspense or the thrill of discovery, that is deliberate because Men of Deeds is more about personality – and its influence on the culture of provincial life – than the traditional investigation you might find in most procedurals. Rated: 4/5 Aug 10, 2023 Full Review Lawrence Garcia In Review Online Negoescu seems to have challenged himself to change things up again, trying his hand at that most disreputable of auteurist ventures: directing a script that he did not write himself. And the results, it should be said, are somewhat mixed. Aug 6, 2023 Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies [T]he film is a thoughtful exploration of the inherent pettiness of corruption. Rated: 3/4 Aug 4, 2023 Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru A mildly engaging, tonally uneven crime thriller. Aug 2, 2023 Full Review Neil Young Screen International A slow-burning and likeable pitch-dark comedy from Romanian director Paul Negoescu. Aug 17, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dr. J Excellent! Engrossing throughout, unexpected as the story unfolded. Well-acted, especially the main character whose hunched shoulders alone carry emphathy for the sad, dangerous and hopeful situations he finds himself in. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/14/23 Full Review Mary R This movie was exceptional. From the cinematography to the acting to the storyline - sophisticated suspense! I felt engaged - participating in the struggles for a good life in a sea of moral decadence. The chicken leitmotif is brilliant. Bravo. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/27/23 Full Review StephenPaul C LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 46 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Ilie, a small-town police chief, wants to build a modest comfortable life for himself, but ends up making the wrong choices. Middle-aged and alienated, he feels the need to be a part of something -- to build an orchard, even a home. Although dubious things happen in the village, Ilie only sees what suits him. The moment he gets involved in the village marks the beginning of his collapse. In a vacuum of solutions, he tries to be what he has never been before: the justice seeker who arrests everyone guilty.
Director
Paul Negoescu
Producer
Anamaria Antoci
Screenwriter
Radu Romaniuc, Oana Tudor
Distributor
Dekanalog
Production Co
Avanpost, Tangaj Production, Screening Emotions, Papillon Film
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Romanian
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 4, 2023, Limited
Runtime
1h 46m
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