The Mona Lisa Without a Smile
Gioconda fără surîs
Synopsis
Sent on assignment to write a report on a scientist from an industrial complex, Caius, an established author, bumps into former schoolmate Cosma. Together they attend the press junket, discovering the subject of Caius’ assignment to be none other than their former university crush, Irina. The joyful reunion takes them to their old haunts, but once Cosma leaves, the remaining couple head down memory lane, spending the evening confronting each other with their conflicted shared history of love and abandonment. Between Caius’ enduring charm and Irina’s guarded independence, their romantic two-step will finally bring them requited closure.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malvina Urșianu
- Screenplay & Story
- Malvina Urșianu, Aldous Huxley
- Original Score
- Richard Oschanitzky
- Original Title
- Gioconda fără surîs
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Studioul Cinematografic București
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malvina Urșianu
Malvina Urșianu, Aldous Huxley
Richard Oschanitzky
Nicolae Girardi
Lucia Anton
Department Leadership Roster
Malvina Urșianu
Director
Malvina Urșianu
Writer
Nicolae Girardi
Director of Photography
Lucia Anton
Editor
Nicolae Drăgan
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Mona Lisa Without a Smile about?
Sent on assignment to write a report on a scientist from an industrial complex, Caius, an established author, bumps into former schoolmate Cosma. Together they attend the press junket, discovering the subject of Caius’ assignment to be none other than their former university crush, Irina. The joyful reunion takes them to their old haunts, but once Cosma leaves, the remaining couple head down memory lane, spending the evening confronting each other with their conflicted shared history of love and abandonment. Between Caius’ enduring charm and Irina’s guarded independence, their romantic two-step will finally bring them requited closure.
Who directed The Mona Lisa Without a Smile?
The Mona Lisa Without a Smile was directed by Malvina Urșianu.
Who stars in The Mona Lisa Without a Smile?
The principal cast of The Mona Lisa Without a Smile includes Silvia Popovici, Ion Marinescu, Gheorghe Cozorici, Lucia Mureșan, Nicolae Radu.
When was The Mona Lisa Without a Smile released and how long is it?
The Mona Lisa Without a Smile was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mona Lisa Without a Smile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mona Lisa Without a Smile was composed by Richard Oschanitzky.