Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1981, Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? is a comedy and drama film directed by Lucian Pintilie, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? stars Victor Rebengiuc as Pampon, Mariana Mihuț as Mita Baston, Tora Vasilescu as Didina Mazu and Gheorghe Dinică as Nae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? worth watching?
- Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica??
- Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? stars Victor Rebengiuc, Mariana Mihuț, Tora Vasilescu, Gheorghe Dinică and Petre Gheorghiu.
- When was Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? released?
- Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.