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The Great Communist Bank Robbery

2004·Movie
1h 10min
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
IMDb7.0

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High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of satire and absurdist humor

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Dark Humor8

World

Politics, society, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout storytelling, direction, and performances

  • Meta Narrative10
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization6

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About

In 1959, in Romania, six former members of the nomenklatura and the secret police organize a hold up of the National Bank. After their arrest, the state forces them to play themselves in a film which reconstitutes the crime and the investigation. At the end of their trial, filmed live, they are sentenced to death and executed. A month later, the film Reconstitution was released and became a sensation throughout the country.
Meta-Cinematic SatireCold War Political ThrillerAbsurd State PropagandaHistorical Romanian DramaDarkly Comic TragedyUncanny RealismCritique of AuthoritarianismStark and Bleak AtmosphereIntricate Narrative Layers

Crew

Directed by:
Alexandru Solomon
Written by:
Alexandru Solomon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Great Communist Bank Robbery legally?

DocAlliance Films

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Is The Great Communist Bank Robbery worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great Communist Bank Robbery rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Great Communist Bank Robbery?

1 h 10 min

The Great Communist Bank Robbery runs 1 h 10 min.

Is The Great Communist Bank Robbery based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Great Communist Bank Robbery in?

EnglishRomanian

It was made in English, with some Romanian. Produced in Romania.

In how many countries can I watch The Great Communist Bank Robbery?

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