The Snails' Senator
Originally released in 1995. The Snails' Senator is a drama/comedy film. directed by Mircea Daneliuc.
Starring Dorel Vișan, Cecilia Bârbora, and Clara Vodă
Synopsis
This Romanian dramatic comedy offers metaphorical commentary on life after Ceausescu's reign as it tells the story of a rural community turned topsy-turvy in their mad quest for the snails a prominent senator has requested for his dinner. The trouble begins when a rather imposing, pompous senator comes to visit a small rural Romanian town for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new hydro-electric dam. After he finishes his speech, the senator is accosted by a Swiss film crew eager to interview him. The senator is inordinately concerned with presenting a positive image of Romania to the world at large and so when he learns that he and the journalists are to stay at the same villa, does everything he came to make sure that they see nothing scandalous.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (13 votes)
Language
RO
Original language
Country
Romania
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dorel Vișan
as Senatorul Vârtosu
Cecilia Bârbora
as Tudorache Cireșica
Clara Vodă
as Reporter
Madeleine Thibeault
as Reporter
Dan Chișu
as Reporter
Florin Zamfirescu
as Deputy Mayor
Constanta Comanoiu
as Cireșica's Mother
Nicolae Albani
as Prefect
Mircea Andreescu
as Arch Guardian
Dinu Apetrei
as Viorel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RO
Production Companies
- Studio of Cinematographic Creation of the Romanian Ministry of Culture
- Alpha Films International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Snails' Senator about?
This Romanian dramatic comedy offers metaphorical commentary on life after Ceausescu's reign as it tells the story of a rural community turned topsy-turvy in their mad quest for the snails a promin...
Who directed The Snails' Senator?
The Snails' Senator was directed by Mircea Daneliuc.
How long is The Snails' Senator?
The Snails' Senator has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Snails' Senator released?
The Snails' Senator was released on June 2, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Snails' Senator?
The main cast of The Snails' Senator includes Dorel Vișan, Cecilia Bârbora, Clara Vodă, Madeleine Thibeault, Dan Chișu.