The Ladder
Scara
“When no one cares”
Synopsis
Based on true events, The Ladder follows the spiritual journey of Andrei, a sensitive, socially awkward young man who turns to acting in his search for true happiness. After the fall of communism, he is blinded by the illusion of freedom and democracy and faces a series of brutal events that have deeply marked Romania's recent history. Finding comfort in playing the part of Aliosa in a stage adaptation of The Karamazov Brothers, he becomes closer and closer to his character, gradually discovering the way to understanding divinity.
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SCARA | The Ladder (2021) - TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Transilvania International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vlad Păunescu
- Screenplay & Story
- Constantin Chelba, Vlad Păunescu
- Original Title
- Scara
- Country of Origin
- Romania
- Spoken Languages
- French, Romanian, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4K
- Production Studios
- Castel Films, Castel Film, Central Casting Romania, Savier Medical
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vlad Păunescu
Constantin Chelba, Vlad Păunescu
Mihai Cosmin Popa, Corina Stavilă
Miruna Gheorghiu, Vlad Păunescu
Department Leadership Roster
Vlad Păunescu
Director
Constantin Chelba
Writer
Vlad Păunescu
Writer
Mihai Cosmin Popa
Editor
Corina Stavilă
Editor
Miruna Gheorghiu
Producer
Vlad Păunescu
Producer
Sorin Dima
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ladder
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What is The Ladder about?
Based on true events, The Ladder follows the spiritual journey of Andrei, a sensitive, socially awkward young man who turns to acting in his search for true happiness. After the fall of communism, he is blinded by the illusion of freedom and democracy and faces a series of brutal events that have deeply marked Romania's recent history. Finding comfort in playing the part of Aliosa in a stage adaptation of The Karamazov Brothers, he becomes closer and closer to his character, gradually discovering the way to understanding divinity.
Who directed The Ladder?
The Ladder was directed by Vlad Păunescu.
Who stars in The Ladder?
The principal cast of The Ladder includes Eduard Trifa, Ana Maria Guran, Eduard Adam, Catalin Babliuc, Ioana Bugarin.
When was The Ladder released and how long is it?
The Ladder was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
How much did The Ladder make at the box office?
The Ladder grossed $4K in worldwide ticket sales.