Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Victor Rebengiuc
Pampon
Mariana Mihuț
Mita Baston
Tora Vasilescu
Didina Mazu
Gheorghe Dinică
Nae
Petre Gheorghiu
Crăcănel
Mircea Diaconu
Iordache
Ştefan Iordache
Mitica
Florin Zamfirescu
Ștefan Bănică
Constantin Băltărețu
Ion Anghel
Jorj Voicu
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? was released on September 26, 1981.
The runtime of Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? is 2h 12m.
Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? is a Comedy, Drama movie.
Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.
Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? was directed by Lucian Pintilie.
The main cast of Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? includes Victor Rebengiuc, Mariana Mihuț, Tora Vasilescu.
Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? is originally in RO.