The Mona Lisa Without a Smile (1968): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1968, The Mona Lisa Without a Smile is a drama film directed by Malvina Urșianu, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. Sent on assignment to write a report on a scientist from an industrial complex, Caius, an established author, bumps into former schoolmate Cosma. Together they attend the press junket, discovering the subject of Caius’ assignment to be none other than their former university crush, Irina. The joyful reunion takes them to their old haunts, but once Cosma leaves, the remaining couple head down memory lane, spending the evening confronting each other with their conflicted shared history of love and abandonment. Between Caius’ enduring charm and Irina’s guarded independence, their romantic two-step will finally bring them requited closure.

Who’s in it. The Mona Lisa Without a Smile stars Silvia Popovici as Irina, Ion Marinescu as Caius, Gheorghe Cozorici as Cosma and Lucia Mureșan as Ioana, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Mona Lisa Without a Smile has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mona Lisa Without a Smile page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Mona Lisa Without a Smile tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.