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A railway chief delays a NATO train transporting military equipment during the war in Kosovo in 1999.A railway chief delays a NATO train transporting military equipment during the war in Kosovo in 1999.A railway chief delays a NATO train transporting military equipment during the war in Kosovo in 1999.
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- 14 wins & 13 nominations
Alexandru Margineanu
- Andrei - a villager in love with Monica
- (as Alex Margineanu)
Andi Vasluianu
- Soldier Marian
- (as Andrei Vasluianu)
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- TriviaThe director Cristian Nemescu died before editing was completed. MediaPro Studios decided to edit the film with the entirety of the material left by Nemescu, a decision which led to the considerable runtime of 155 minutes.
- GoofsWhen Captain Jones is talking to Doiaru in his office, the clock behind Doiaru goes from 4:15 to 4:12 and back to 4:15 in the matter of a few seconds.
- SoundtracksCalifornia Dreamin'
Performed by The Mamas and the Papas
Written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips
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Cristian Nemescu conquered immortality...
Cristian Nemescu's Cannes award wining movie, California Dreaming manages to exceptionally underline the issue of globalization, bureaucracy, the international image of the United States and it's actions, opportunism; also some of the bitter realities of Romanian administration, politics, mentality and the servility regarding foreigners that is found in this country way of thinking; everything is spinning around an old local obsession from 1944 when all of Romania was waiting for the US Forces to arrive and liberate it from the occupants; the viewer is surprised several times by different cues(lines) that are more or less subtle and what is impressive is that with only one phrase some of the characters manage to create powerful images and scenes. The arrival of the Americans in the Capalnita Village it is seen by locals as a unique chance to live a better life and in their attempt to distinguish themselves, the villagers become capable to give rise to amazing actions never seen before in the community even though in the end all becomes so very ridiculous and ironically for both of the sides(the US Marines and the Romanians)but for different reasons: the Americans because of their unstoppable urge to leave and being stuck in the middle of nowhere and the villagers for their desire to lure and impress the new arrived guests. Another thing to remind is the brilliant black and white scenes mixed in the movie, which present a story from The Second World War, aspects which are essential for the viewer to understand the mentality of one of the most important character named Doianu, the one who actually starts the main plot. The overall impression is that of a movie with a great script, very well played, fascinating situations, but above all so very exceptional directed.
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- Jun 3, 2007
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- California Dreamin' (Endless)
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- Budget
- $1,600,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $377,275
- Runtime2 hours 35 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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