The Potemkinists
Watch TrailerA gesture of defiance against Russia is made in 1905 by the sailors on the cruiser Potemkin, who received political asylum in Romania. In 2021, a sculptor is trying to make a work inspired by this event.
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| Original Title | Potemkinistii |
| Year | 2022 |
| Country | Romania |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Radu Jude |
| Runtime | 18 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (25 votes) |
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The director constructs a comedy on the clash between a grand historical gesture and the petty obstacles of the present. It explores the parallels between a naval mutiny and an artist's struggle with the system, relying on absurdity to examine memory and its representation in art.
Those who tire of pompous historical epics will find a refreshing, witty take on how legacy is negotiated in the modern age. What lingers after the credits is a smile and the thought that commemorating an event can be more farcical than the event itself. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Radu Jude
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Best enjoyed with friends, ready to laugh at the absurdities of artistic and bureaucratic battles.
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