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Chuck Norris vs Communism

Synopsis

In 1980s Romania, thousands of Western films smashed through the Iron Curtain opening a window into the free world for those who dared to look. A black market VHS racketeer and a courageous female translator brought the magic of film to the masses and sowed the seeds of a revolution.
Sundance Film Festival 2015 - World premiere

Details

Year
2015
Type of project
Features
Running time
78 mins
Director
Ilinca Calugareanu
Producer
Mara Adina
Executive Producer
John Battsek, Dan Cogan, James Packer, Jenny Raskin, Brett Ratner, Nicole Stott
Screenwriter
Ilinca Calugareanu

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

UK, Romania, Germany coproduction

Vernon Films, Passion Pictures, Impact Partners (US), RatPac Documentary Films (US), 4 Proof Films (RO), OpenVizor (UK)

Vernon Films

Sales Company

United Talent Agency (US)

9336 Civic Center Drive
Beverly Hills
CA 90210
USA

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