A Higher Law
Balaur
Synopsis
Ecaterina, a high school Religion teacher and wife of the town priest, gets involved with Iuliu, a 16-year-old student with a troubled past. Ecaterina tries to keep him under control, but she loses her own sense of control in this process.
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Mălina Manovici
Ecaterina Ivanovici
Sergiu Smerea
Iuliu Rosu
Alexandru Papadopol
Father Dragos Ivanovici
Voicu Dumitraș
Florin Ivanovici
Richard Bovnoczki
Felix Serghiescu
Ana Maria Moldovan
Zoe
Oana Ștefănescu
The Mother-in-law
Marian Râlea
The Father-in-law
Gabriel Spahiu
The Headmaster
Codrina Patru
The Smoking Lady
Ilinca Harnut
The Suspicious Lady
Tiberiu Enache
The Groom
Ioana Ilinca Neacsu
The Bride
Mihai Rîpan
Ambulance Care Assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Octav Chelaru
- Screenplay & Story
- Octav Chelaru
- Original Title
- Balaur
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Romania, Serbia
- Spoken Languages
- Romanian
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- deFilm, EED//Productions, 42film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Octav Chelaru
Octav Chelaru
Dragoș Apetri
Radu Stancu
Department Leadership Roster
Dragoș Apetri
Editor
Radu Stancu
Producer
Octav Chelaru
Director
Octav Chelaru
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Higher Law
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What is A Higher Law about?
Ecaterina, a high school Religion teacher and wife of the town priest, gets involved with Iuliu, a 16-year-old student with a troubled past. Ecaterina tries to keep him under control, but she loses her own sense of control in this process.
Who directed A Higher Law?
A Higher Law was directed by Octav Chelaru.
Who stars in A Higher Law?
The principal cast of A Higher Law includes Mălina Manovici, Sergiu Smerea, Alexandru Papadopol, Voicu Dumitraș, Richard Bovnoczki.
When was A Higher Law released and how long is it?
A Higher Law was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Higher Law?
A Higher Law holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).