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Close to the Sun

1961 · 98 min Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Petre Orsa, a young peasant gets a job at the Hunedoara Steel Mill with the dream of becoming a top-notch steel man, having Mihai Solca – a sort of communist industrial hero – as his role model. He starts low moving dirt around with a shovel but he soon gets into the team of an old steel man, foreman Tudor Baci.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Aproape de soare
Year 1961
Country Romania
Genre Drama
Director Savel Știopul
Runtime 98 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (3 votes)

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Close to the Sun is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1961. 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.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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