This Is It (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2001, This Is It is a documentary film directed by Thomas Ciulei, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Once a major wealthy town, Sulina is a victim of post-communist decline and disarray. Ten years after the fall of Ceausescu inhabitants still live in poverty. Despite their despair, there is room for dreams and humor. The Romanian town Sulina lies right in the no-man's-land of the Danube-delta, cut off from the rest of the world. Ten years after the fall of the communist regime the people here are worse off than ever. Sulina used to be a wealthy trade town. But with the decline of communism the economic connections petered out. The film portrays four of the region's inhabitants from three generations who just manage to get by.
Who’s in it. This Is It stars Ionuț Tarasov, Nicu Cârlan, Gheorghe Pal and Varvara Cârlan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, This Is It 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 This Is It page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Is It (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Is It change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Is It worth watching?
- This Is It holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Is It?
- This Is It stars Ionuț Tarasov, Nicu Cârlan, Gheorghe Pal, Varvara Cârlan and Toni Cârlan.
- When was This Is It released?
- This Is It was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.