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The Catastrophe

January 1, 1971 0h 10m

Originally released in 1971. The Catastrophe is a comedy/documentary film. directed by Constantin Vaeni. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

This is one of hundreds of so-called „ephemeral” films produced by the documentary studio in the wake of serious accidents on Romania’s roads. As was always the case in such films, the guilty party is the driver himself – one of the aims of this category of film was to assign unequivocal guilt. Yet, what makes this coarse lesson, brought to life by actors and non-professionals, more relevant today than it was at the time of its production is its ability to capture more than the event itself and thereby to provide us with a glimpse of the period in which it was produced.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1971 55 years ago
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Runtime 0h 10m 10 minutes total
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Language RO Original language
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Country Romania Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RO

Production Companies

  • Sahia Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Catastrophe about?

This is one of hundreds of so-called „ephemeral” films produced by the documentary studio in the wake of serious accidents on Romania’s roads. As was always the case in such films, the guilty...

Who directed The Catastrophe?

The Catastrophe was directed by Constantin Vaeni.

How long is The Catastrophe?

The Catastrophe has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).

When was The Catastrophe released?

The Catastrophe was released on January 1, 1971 in theaters.