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The Brassy Bands

Synopsis

At the beginning of the last century, Romanian peasants discovered the solemn music of the military bands when they went into the cities. They were so impressed by these that they wanted to have brass bands in their villages as well. With the arrival of the communists, these popular country marching brass bands were invited to participate at official events. The regime confiscated their land, built immense industrial complexes and many of the farm-workers became factory workers. The brass bands then became a symbol of the people’s well-being and the brotherhood between the farm and factory workers. With the fall of the Communist regime, many factories closed down.

Details

Year
2007
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
52 mins
Format
DV Cam
Director
Cornel Gheorghita
Producer
K Production
Co-Producer
K Production
Editor
Nathalie Mougenot
Screenwriter
Cornel Gheorghita
Director of Photography
Nicu Mihali, Geo Balint, Giani Oprina, Tudor Mircea
Sound
Viorel Ghiocel

Genre

Music Dance

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

SC Gheorghita Srl

8 Pl Van Gogh
31270 Cugnaux
France

T/F + 33 561928684

cornel@esav.fr

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