Cast
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Vasile Brescanu
as Vasile Keruntu
Antonina Leftiy
as Mariya
Mihai Volontir
as Ion Mustyatse
Efrosinya Dobynde-Volontir
as Veronika
Yefim Lazarev
as Vinokurov
Vasile Tabirta
as Nikulae
Konstantin Konstantinov
as Stepanych
Yevgeni Gerasimov
as Anatoliy Mustyatse
Alla Pekova
as Tanya
Mihai Ureche
as Sasha
Lyuba Gruzinova
as Olya - v detstve
Liudmyla Yefymenko
as Olga - vzroslaya
Andryusha Berber
as Mitike
Alyosha Iordanov
as Aurel - v detstve
Mihai Prepelita
as Aurel - vzroslyy
Crew
Director
- Iacob Burghiu
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Don't Believe the Cry of a Night Bird examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Iacob Burghiu brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1977, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Don't Believe the Cry of a Night Bird took approximately 14 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 82 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 112 minutes long.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 3 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 1977, when this film was released:
- Disco music dominated popular culture.
- The Watergate scandal changed public perception of political institutions.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: July 11, 1977
- Runtime: 1h 22m