The Last Days of the Ceaușescus
Die letzten Tage der Ceausescus
Synopsis
The images of the condemnation and execution of dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife Elena on Christmas Day in 1989 are etched deeply in the collective unconscious of several generations of television viewers. Exactly 20 years after its occurrence, the famous show trial was re-enacted in a historically reproduced setting. The film interweaves the stage production with interviews conducted with eyewitnesses and archive material, and takes a look backstage in the Odeon Theatre in Bucharest.
Top Cast
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Constantin Cojocaru
Nicolae Ceausescu
Victoria Cociaș
Elena Ceausescu
Alexandru Mihăescu
Lawyer
Dorin Carlan
Himself
Vlad Chiriac
Constantin Drăgănescu
Cezar Grumăzescu
Hans Jurtzik
Milos Kostic
Ionuț Moldoveanu
Eugen Cristian Motriuc
Mircea Rusu
Kristian Nekrasov
Thomas Weppel
Elena Ceaușescu
Herself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Nicolae Ceaușescu
Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Milo Rau, Marcel Bächtiger
- Original Title
- Die letzten Tage der Ceausescus
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- IIPM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Milo Rau, Marcel Bächtiger
Mika Lanz
Marcel Bächtiger
Department Leadership Roster
Milo Rau
Director
Mika Lanz
Director of Photography
Marcel Bächtiger
Editor
Marcel Bächtiger
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Days of the Ceaușescus
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What is The Last Days of the Ceaușescus about?
The images of the condemnation and execution of dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife Elena on Christmas Day in 1989 are etched deeply in the collective unconscious of several generations of television viewers. Exactly 20 years after its occurrence, the famous show trial was re-enacted in a historically reproduced setting. The film interweaves the stage production with interviews conducted with eyewitnesses and archive material, and takes a look backstage in the Odeon Theatre in Bucharest.
Who directed The Last Days of the Ceaușescus?
The Last Days of the Ceaușescus was directed by Milo Rau, Marcel Bächtiger.
Who stars in The Last Days of the Ceaușescus?
The principal cast of The Last Days of the Ceaușescus includes Constantin Cojocaru, Victoria Cociaș, Alexandru Mihăescu, Dorin Carlan, Vlad Chiriac.
When was The Last Days of the Ceaușescus released and how long is it?
The Last Days of the Ceaușescus was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.