Maledictis

Maledictis

Grand scale, epic and operatic adventure

2023 · 30 min · ★ 8.3 · History, Drama, Mystery

During the anti-communist uprisings of the late 1950s, a writer of comedic poems against socialism was constantly pursued by Securitate troops.

Directed by Sandor Vlad · Written by Sandor Vlad

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