The Campaign

A dry, slow-burning satire that quietly tightens as flattery and self-interest erode a decent man's home.

Directed by

Marian Crișan

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Ion Sapdaru, Ovidiu Crișan, Sorin Cociș

Overview

Viorel, a quiet, upright tractor driver from a small town in west Romania meets Mocanu, a high profile politician campaigning for a seat in the European Parliament. Mocanu’s car has broken down nearby and Viorel and his wife welcome the politician into their humble home. Under investigation for corruption, Mocanu sees an opportunity and decides to stay with this modest family during the rest of the campaign, winning people’s hearts by posing as a common man next to his “old friend”, the honest, hard-working farmer. In return, Viorel will get a new tractor.

How it feels

Satirical, cynical, melancholic and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Corruption, class, politics, deception

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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