Emigrant Blues: a road movie in 2 ½ chapters
Originally released in 2019. Emigrant Blues: a road movie in 2 ½ chapters is a documentary film. directed by Claudiu Mitcu. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A 55 hours journey, from Bucharest to Madrid, in a bus packed with Romanians sleeping on the floor, spending time in empty parkways or eating in small restaurants from the highways. A collective portrait of the children of Romanian emigrants in Spain, through the short clips they have in their mobile phones and their stories of nostalgia. The final trip of a Romanian to his native country, in the back of a hearse, with two Romanian undertakers who make all the mistakes they could have made. Three fragments from the lives of people who are dreaming about the day they will return home, but are too scared to completely reset, once again, their whole lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
RO
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emigrant Blues: a road movie in 2 ½ chapters about?
A 55 hours journey, from Bucharest to Madrid, in a bus packed with Romanians sleeping on the floor, spending time in empty parkways or eating in small restaurants from the highways. A collective po...
Who directed Emigrant Blues: a road movie in 2 ½ chapters?
Emigrant Blues: a road movie in 2 ½ chapters was directed by Claudiu Mitcu.
How long is Emigrant Blues: a road movie in 2 ½ chapters?
Emigrant Blues: a road movie in 2 ½ chapters has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Emigrant Blues: a road movie in 2 ½ chapters released?
Emigrant Blues: a road movie in 2 ½ chapters was released on October 11, 2019 in theaters.