Cast
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Constantin Diţă
as Ion Gavrilă Ogoranu
Ionuţ Caras
as Gheorghe Haşiu
Catalin Babliuc
as Ion Chiujdea
Ion Bechet
as Nelu Novac
Vasile Calofir
as Andrei Haşiu
Constantin Lupescu
as Ion Ilioi
Dan Bordeianu
as Victor Metea
Alexandru Potocean
as Toma Pirău
Alin Mihalache
as Gheorghe Şovăială
Radu Iacoban
as Gelu Novac
Bogdan Dumitrache
as Laurian Hasiu - Leu
Bogdan Dumitrescu
as Jean Pop - Fileru
Ingrid Bisu
as Matilda Jubleanu
Emanuel Pârvu
as
Crew
Director
- Constantin Popescu Jr.
Writer
- Constantin Popescu Jr.
Producer
- Constantin Popescu Jr.
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Portrait of the Fighter as a Young Man examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Constantin Popescu Jr. 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 2010, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its critical acclaim reflects its artistic achievements and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Portrait of the Fighter as a Young Man took approximately 9 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 163 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 199 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 8 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The musical score contains over 57 unique compositions.
- The film contains approximately 1799 individual shots.
Historical Context
- In 2010, when this film is released:
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Smartphones and social media had transformed daily life and communication.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
While Portrait of the Fighter as a Young Man shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike House of Flying Daggers, which focuses more on action than character development, Portrait of the Fighter as a Young Man subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like My Brother Is an Only Child and Guitar Men: The Darkest Secret of Rock 'n Roll explore similar territory, Portrait of the Fighter as a Young Man stands apart through its distinctive directorial vision and pacing.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its bold artistic choices and willingness to challenge viewer expectations, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: February 13, 2010
- Runtime: 2h 43m
