Alexandra And The Inferno

Alexandra And The Inferno

1975 · 98 min · ★ 8.0 · Romance

Alexandra and The Inferno is a 1975 Romanian film, about a young soldier during World War 2, written and directed by Iulian Mihu. The main roles were played by actors Violeta Andrei, Romeo Partenie and Nicolae Radu. The screenplay is based on the novel of the same name written by Laurențiu Fulga. In a complex social context, the film explores the protagonist's dilemmas and inner struggles, shedding light on social and personal issues that test her courage and strength to resist.

Directed by Iulian Mihu · Written by Iulian Mihu

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Romeo Partenie Slt. Filip
Violeta Andrei Alexandra
Emanoil Petruţ Generalul Român
Cornel Patrichi Lt. Halmez
Aristide Teică Ofițer De Informații
Ioan Sabău Soldat Gherghina
Florin Tănase Soldat Petre
Aurel Popescu Cpt. Toma
Hans Pomarius Maiorul German
Nicolae Radu Colonelul
Nicolae Praida Radiotelegrafistul
Jean Lorin Florescu Un general

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