documentary
This was a most unusual film. Over three hours long, it consisted almost exclusively of public appearances and speeches given by Mr. C. His speeches were uninspiring...usually read by him with eyes-down earnestness. But here and there we get a public glimpse of the steely hand operating behind the scenes...the unsettling groupthink that ruled Romania during his reign.
Also the film was sprinkled with some of the astounding large-scale spectacles arranged by and for him in Romania and other countries...particularly China. A real-life cast of thousands...all in costume doing choreographed routines celebrating the great leader. What a lot of effort, resources, time...and for what?
To appreciate this film you had to have some working knowledge of 20th century Romania. No narration or explanation was provided.
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