Glissando
Synopsis
In 1930s Romania, a desperate gambler exploits an elderly man for casino luck, an act that triggers his own severe psychological undoing. Consumed by madness, he transfers his obsession to a painting that resembles his mother and forces his girlfriend to physically mimic the portrait, driving her to a suicide attempt. As she is committed to a sanatorium, his deranged mind completely detaches from reality against the backdrop of a decaying, pre-war fascist society.
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Glissando, regia Mircea Danieliuc
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-05
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Ştefan Iordache
Ion Teodorescu
Tora Vasilescu
Nina
Petre Simionescu
Iorgu Ordeanu
Mitică Popescu
Tamara Crețulescu
Camelia Zorlescu
Constantin Drăgănescu
Rada Istrate
Maria
Victor Ionescu
Ion Fiscuteanu
Alexandru Agiu
Constantin Dinulescu
Mihaela Nestorescu
Rodica Moianu
Gheorghe Ghițulescu
Saul Taisler
Nicolae Albani
Paul Lavric
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mircea Daneliuc
- Screenplay & Story
- Cezar Petrescu, Mircea Daneliuc
- Original Title
- Glissando
- Country of Origin
- Romania
- Spoken Languages
- Romanian
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Production Studios
- Casa de Filme Trei
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mircea Daneliuc
Cezar Petrescu, Mircea Daneliuc
Department Leadership Roster
Mircea Daneliuc
Director
Mircea Daneliuc
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Glissando
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What is Glissando about?
In 1930s Romania, a desperate gambler exploits an elderly man for casino luck, an act that triggers his own severe psychological undoing. Consumed by madness, he transfers his obsession to a painting that resembles his mother and forces his girlfriend to physically mimic the portrait, driving her to a suicide attempt. As she is committed to a sanatorium, his deranged mind completely detaches from reality against the backdrop of a decaying, pre-war fascist society.
Who directed Glissando?
Glissando was directed by Mircea Daneliuc.
Who stars in Glissando?
The principal cast of Glissando includes Ştefan Iordache, Tora Vasilescu, Petre Simionescu, Mitică Popescu, Tamara Crețulescu.
When was Glissando released and how long is it?
Glissando was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.
Is Glissando based on a book or true story?
Glissando is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cezar Petrescu".