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The Oak

1992Movie1 h 45 min

ComedyDrama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

A description of Romania before Ceausescu's downfall, through the story of Nela. Daughter of a former colonel of the Securitate, the romanian political police.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Lucian Pintilie
Written by
Lucian Pintilie, Ion Băieșu
Produced by
Lucian Pintilie, Sylvain Bursztejn
Music by
Andrei Papp

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Facts

September 16, 1992 · 1 h 45 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
September 16, 1992
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Romanian
Made in
Romania, France
Budget
$4 million
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Oak worth watching?"

Questions about The Oak

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Oak worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 7.8).

Will The Oak make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching The Oak?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Oak in English?

Romanian

No, it was made in Romanian.