Project Detail

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

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

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Sales Company

United Talent Agency (US)

9336 Civic Center Drive
Beverly Hills
CA 90210
USA

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