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Ceausescu: Behind the Myth (1991)

1991-05-14 · 1h 0m · EN
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Veteran journalist and author Edward Behr spent a year investigating the rise and fall of Nicolae Ceausescu. Executed on Christmas Day 1989, Ceausescu was once a hero to his own people, and in the west. Behr's film reveals the truth behind the myth, in a tale of megalomania, farce, and horror.

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Edward BehrDirector, Writer

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Gheorghe ApostrolGheorghe ApostrolSelfEmil BobuEmil BobuSelfGeorge H. W. BushGeorge H. W. BushSelf (archive footage)Jimmy CarterJimmy CarterSelf (archive footage)Elena CeaușescuElena CeaușescuSelf (archive footage)Nicolae CeaușescuNicolae CeaușescuSelf (archive footage)Nicu CeausescuNicu CeausescuSelf (archive footage)Valentin CeausescuValentin CeausescuSelf (archive footage)Zoia CeausescuZoia CeausescuSelfSergiu CelacSergiu CelacSelfAlexander DubčekAlexander DubčekSelfFlorin FugaruFlorin FugaruSelf

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What is Ceausescu: Behind the Myth about?

Veteran journalist and author Edward Behr spent a year investigating the rise and fall of Nicolae Ceausescu. Executed on Christmas Day 1989, Ceausescu was once a hero to his own people, and in the west. Behr's film reveals the truth behind the myth, in a tale of megalomania, farce, and horror.

How long is Ceausescu: Behind the Myth?

Ceausescu: Behind the Myth has a runtime of 60 minutes.