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The New Year That Never Came

2024 2h 18m Drama History List
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On December 20th, 1989, Romania stands on the brink of revolution. The streets are alive with demonstrations, students mock the regime through art, and New Year’s shows glorify Ceausescu. Yet, behind closed doors, families grapple with personal conflicts and the omnipresent Secret Police. Six seemingly disconnected lives intersect in unexpected ways. As tensions reach a boiling point, an explosive moment brings them together, culminating in the dramatic fall of Ceausescu and the communist regime.

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Wendy Ide Screen International It’s a confident and, at times, savagely funny work which, while a little over-long, builds to a blisteringly powerful conclusion. Sep 3, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis On December 20th, 1989, Romania stands on the brink of revolution. The streets are alive with demonstrations, students mock the regime through art, and New Year’s shows glorify Ceausescu. Yet, behind closed doors, families grapple with personal conflicts and the omnipresent Secret Police. Six seemingly disconnected lives intersect in unexpected ways. As tensions reach a boiling point, an explosive moment brings them together, culminating in the dramatic fall of Ceausescu and the communist regime.
Director
Bogdan Muresanu
Producer
Bogdan Muresanu
Screenwriter
Bogdan Muresanu
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
Romanian
Runtime
2h 18m