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  • 2011
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  • 2011
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  • The Film Desk
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The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceausescu

Summary During the summary trial that he and his wife were submitted to, Nicolae Ceausescu is reviewing his long reign of in power: 1965-1989. It is an historical tableau that in its scope resembles American film frescos such as those dedicated to the Vietnam War. (The Film Desk)

Directed By: Andrei Ujica

Written By: Andrei Ujica

  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • The Film Desk
  • 3 h
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • The Film Desk
  • 3 h

The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceausescu

Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Summary During the summary trial that he and his wife were submitted to, Nicolae Ceausescu is reviewing his long reign of in power: 1965-1989. It is an historical tableau that in its scope resembles American film frescos such as those dedicated to the Vietnam War. (The Film Desk)

Directed By: Andrei Ujica

Written By: Andrei Ujica

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100
Sep 6, 2011
An epic indictment of media manipulation, this avant-doc delivers its coup de grâce once the camera finally demands accountability - leaving the disgraced despot staring into the lens, and the abyss of history staring back into him.
By David Fear FULL REVIEW
90
Sep 8, 2011
In many respects Ceausescu turns out to be as much the author of this brilliant documentary as the director, Andrei Ujica, who waded through more than 1,000 hours of filmed state propaganda, official news reports and home movies to create a cinematic tour de force that tracks the rise, reign and grim fall of its subject.
By Manohla Dargis FULL REVIEW
88
Oct 13, 2011
A must-see for any student of history, political rhetoric and film poetics at their most vagrant and revelatory.
By Ann Hornaday FULL REVIEW
83
Sep 7, 2011
Most likely, The Autobiography Of Nicolae Ceausescu will mean the most to actual Romanians, who will recognize the locations and fashions, and may even know what the government's documentarians left out of the picture. But the movie offers plenty to captivate even outsiders.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW
80
Oct 9, 2011
With its hefty running time, the film builds an unexpected emotional resonance, though never exactly sympathy, as over the years Ceausescu seems to drift further and further into his fantasy vision of himself, making the film like a loop that repeats endlessly in his head.
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80
Sep 6, 2011
Informative and, especially in its last hour, surprisingly dramatic.
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70
Sep 6, 2011
The title's no joke: the film presents Ceausescu as he presented himself to the world and wanted to be remembered.
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Production Company ICON production, Centrul National al Cinematografiei (CNC), Societatea Româna de Televiziune, ZKM, Neue Mira Filmproduktion, Nordmedia, Fundatia Arte Vizuale, Media Partnership
Release Date Sep 9, 2011
Duration 3 h
Rating Not Rated
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Website http://the-autobiography.com/
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Awards

Gopo Awards, Romania
• 2 Wins & 4 Nominations
International Cinephile Society Awards
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations

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