The Survivor

A grim, tense crime thriller that follows a survivor through a world of corruption and deadly games, with a measured pace and a dark, cynical edge.

Directed by

Adina Mutar, Sergiu Nicolaescu

Genres

Action, Crime

Starring

Sergiu Nicolaescu, Jean Constantin, Loredana Groza

Overview

After WWII Comisarul Moldovan spent years as a political prisoner of the communist regime. The favorite entertainment of the Russian Colonel in charge of the prison was to have the inmates play Russian Roulette. Only his unbelievable luck and survivor spirit helped Moldovan live through his detention. Out of the prison the ex-policeman joins an international Russian Roulette illegal gaming circuit. In late 70's faith brings him to a Central European town where Goldberg, an old acquaintance of his is organizing an "improved" version of the game where two opponents are shooting each other. Step by step Moldovan meets lots of familiar faces, both friends and enemies. It looks like the whole Bucharest's underworld from the 40's chose to meet here.

How it feels

Dark, tense, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, corruption, crime, fate

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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