Collective
Colectiv
“When government fails, we all pay the price.”
Synopsis
In the aftermath of a tragic fire in a Romanian club, burn victims begin dying in hospitals from wounds that were not life threatening. A team of investigative journalists move into action uncovering the mass corruption of the health system and of the state institutions. Collective follows journalists, whistle blowers, and authorities alike. An immersive and uncompromising look into a dysfunctional system, exposing corruption, propaganda, and manipulation that nowadays affect not only Romania, but societies around the world.
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Collective - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 20, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 25, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$200K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Nanau
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Nanau, Antoaneta Opris
- Original Score
- Kyan Bayani
- Original Title
- Colectiv
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Luxembourg, Romania
- Spoken Languages
- English, Romanian
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Worldwide Gross
- $200K
- Production Studios
- Samsa Film, Alexander Nanau Production, HBO Europe, MDR, Luxembourg Film Fund, Sundance Institute, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Nanau
Alexander Nanau, Antoaneta Opris
Kyan Bayani
Alexander Nanau
Dana Bunescu, Alexander Nanau, George Cragg
Alina David, Alexander Nanau, Bianca Oana, Bernard Michaux, Hanka Kastelicová
Department Leadership Roster
Alina David
Producer
Dana Bunescu
Editor
Alexander Nanau
Writer
Antoaneta Opris
Writer
Alexander Nanau
Editor
George Cragg
Editor
Alexander Nanau
Director
Alexander Nanau
Director of Photography
Alexander Nanau
Producer
Bianca Oana
Producer
Bernard Michaux
Producer
Hanka Kastelicová
Producer
Ana García
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Collective
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Collective about?
In the aftermath of a tragic fire in a Romanian club, burn victims begin dying in hospitals from wounds that were not life threatening. A team of investigative journalists move into action uncovering the mass corruption of the health system and of the state institutions. Collective follows journalists, whistle blowers, and authorities alike. An immersive and uncompromising look into a dysfunctional system, exposing corruption, propaganda, and manipulation that nowadays affect not only Romania, but societies around the world.
Who directed Collective?
Collective was directed by Alexander Nanau.
Who stars in Collective?
The principal cast of Collective includes Cătălin Tolontan, Mirela Neag, Razvan Lutac, Tedy Ursuleanu, Vlad Voiculescu.
When was Collective released and how long is it?
Collective was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
How much did Collective make at the box office?
Collective grossed $200K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Collective?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Collective was composed by Kyan Bayani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Collective?
Collective holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 14A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).