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6.5 / 10(12 votes)IMDb20141h 13mMoldova

What a Wonderful World

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Synopsis

After two years spent as a student in Boston, a 22-year-old visits his native Moldova. It is April 2009. People gather in the streets of Chisinau, the call having spread through social networking sites. They are demonstrating against the communist authorities who falsified the election results. They seize and plunder the parliament and presidential buildings. The demonstrators carry away documents, furniture and office equipment. Our protagonist is coming from a friend's home carrying his own computer monitor. He is mistaken for a demonstrator, brutally beaten up by the police and taken to the police station. His interrogator is an experienced major. The authorities can do anything. Based on real events, the film asks questions about freedom, justice and the price of human life.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Anatol Durbală
Screenplay & Story
Anatol Durbală
Original Score
David Weiss, Bob Thiele Jr.
Original Title
Ce lume minunată
Country of Origin
Moldova
Spoken Languages
English, Ukrainian, Romanian
Runtime
1h 13m
Production Studios
YOUBESC, YOUBESC Entertainment Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Anatol Durbală

Screenplay & Story

Anatol Durbală

Original Score & Music

David Weiss, Bob Thiele Jr.

Director of Photography

Ivan Grincenco

Producers

Sergiu Cumatrenco

Department Leadership Roster

Ivan Grincenco

Director of Photography

Sergiu Cumatrenco

Producer

Elena Proca-David

Costume Design

Anatol Durbală

Anatol Durbală

Director

David Weiss

Original Music Composer

Bob Thiele Jr.

Original Music Composer

Anatol Durbală

Anatol Durbală

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for What a Wonderful World.

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Frequently Asked Questions About What a Wonderful World

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is What a Wonderful World about?

After two years spent as a student in Boston, a 22-year-old visits his native Moldova. It is April 2009. People gather in the streets of Chisinau, the call having spread through social networking sites. They are demonstrating against the communist authorities who falsified the election results. They seize and plunder the parliament and presidential buildings. The demonstrators carry away documents, furniture and office equipment. Our protagonist is coming from a friend's home carrying his own computer monitor. He is mistaken for a demonstrator, brutally beaten up by the police and taken to the police station. His interrogator is an experienced major. The authorities can do anything. Based on real events, the film asks questions about freedom, justice and the price of human life.

Who directed What a Wonderful World?

What a Wonderful World was directed by Anatol Durbală.

Who stars in What a Wonderful World?

The principal cast of What a Wonderful World includes Igor Babiac, Sergiu Bitca, Igor Caras-Romanov, Ana Daud, Ion Grosu.

When was What a Wonderful World released and how long is it?

What a Wonderful World was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.

Who composed the musical score for What a Wonderful World?

The original motion picture soundtrack for What a Wonderful World was composed by David Weiss, Bob Thiele Jr..