Tales from the Golden Age

Synopsis

Composed of six unconventional vignettes, each one dealing with the late communist period in Romania, a narrative is told through its urban myths from the perspective of ordinary people. The title refers to the alluded "Golden Age" of the last 15 years of Ceaușescu's regime.

Release Date: 2009-05-29

Runtime: 155 minutes

Director: Cristian Mungiu

Revenue: $494,486 USD

View Technical Specifications on IMDb

Top Cast

Alexandru Potocean as The Secretary (segment "The Legend of the Official Visit")
Teodor Corban as The Mayor (segment "The Legend of the Official Visit")
Emanuel Pârvu as The Party Inspector (segment "The Legend of the Official Visit")
Sorin Medeleni as Nea Florică (segment "The Legend of the Official Visit")
Florin Mircea Jr. as Militiaman (segment "The Legend of the Official Visit")
Mădălina Ghițescu as Mădălina (segment "The Legend of the Official Visit")
Alexandru Nedelcu as Activist 2 (segment "The Legend of the Official Visit")
Marius Nănău as Shepherd (segment "The Legend of the Official Visit")
Mihai Niță as Mihaiță (segment "The Legend of the Official Visit")
Avram Birău as The Photographer (segment "The Legend of the Party Photographer")