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The Songs of the Sea

1971 · 84 min Music
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

"One pure peaceful sky, one bright southern sun, one warm Black sea and deep true friendship of burning hearts connect the Soviet and Romanian youth..." A musical ensemble of Romanian students dreams of being selected for a competition in Sochi, Russia. They hear rumors that a Russian ship with a festival talent scout will be arriving in the port of Constanta. The band sets up for a performance at the harbor, in hopes of attracting the scout’s attention immediately upon arrival. A case of mistaken identity leads to a series of complications involving a suitcase, two small-time gangsters, a blonde tourist, and the band’s drummer. This attempt at a plot conforms of course to the conventions of romantic musical comedies, resulting in a film full of song and dance. With memorable song titles like “Yes, I am an umbrella” and “Let’s play my guitar”, this Romanian-Soviet co-production is as silly as it is irresistible.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Песни моря
Year 1971
Country Romania, Soviet Union
Genre Music
Director Francisc Munteanu
Runtime 84 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (7 votes)

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The Songs of the Sea is an acquired taste at 5.3/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1971. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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