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On the brink of revolution in 1989 Romania, six lives intersect amid protests and personal struggles, leading to the explosive downfall of Ceausescu and the communist regime. Referenced in Radio Dolin: The Results of 2024. The Best Movies of the Year (2024). It is an extraordinary film that captures the essence of late 1989, just before the Romanian Revolution. The story follows the lives of people who lived under the Ceausescu regime, just a day before the events that would change the course of Romanian history. The film accurately portrays the tension, fear and uncertainty that gripped everyone during that time. I was only 6 years old when the Revolution happened, but many scenes in the film brought back memories of that time. Although I didn’t fully understand everything back then, I remember the dramatic atmosphere and the sense of unease that surrounded me. Although the beginning may seem a bit slow, as is often the case with Romanian films, the ending is powerful and unforgettable. I can say that the film conveys a deep and clear message, especially for those who lived through that time.
