Closer to the Moon
Making Waves: New Romanian Cinema 2013
November 29 - December 3, 2013
Opening Night! World Premiere!
Director Nae Caranfil and actor Harry Lloyd in person for Q&A!
The true but incredible story of a group of Jewish top members of the nomenklatura who, in 1959, robbed Romania’s National Bank and made it look like a film shoot. Vera Farmiga and Game of Thrones’ Harry Lloyd star.
Opening Night! World Premiere!
Director Nae Caranfil and actor Harry Lloyd in person for Q&A!
This screening is currently standby only. A standby line will form at the box office one hour prior to showtime.
The true account of a group of high-ranking Jewish members of the nomenklatura, who, in 1959, staged what was to become known as the coup of the century: They robbed Romania’s National Bank, making it look like a film shoot. And this is only the beginning. Once arrested and prosecuted, they were forced to reenact their parts in the heist for a propaganda movie. Despite its tragic aspect, this incredible story, forever shrouded in mystery, gets an unexpectedly light treatment. Vera Farmiga, Mark Strong, and Game of Thrones' Harry Lloyd star.
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