Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica?
Based on a theatrical text by Romanian writer Ion Luca Caragiale (1852-1912), who was a bitter and funny witness of the turn-of-the-20th-century Romanian bourgeois mores, Carnival Scenes manages to preserve and further enhance the slightly hysteric atmosphere of his plays. Pintilie creates a strange combination of carnival scenes which is brought to the screen as a burlesque, fast-paced, screwball comedy with a meditative undertone. This film was banned in Romania for a decade until the death of Ceausescu in 1989 and was only released after the 1989 revolution.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | De ce trag clopotele, Mitică? |
| Year | 1981 |
| Country | Romania |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Director | Lucian Pintilie |
| Runtime | 132 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (12 votes) |
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Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1981. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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