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The Master Builder Manole (1993)
Directed by Olimpia Arghir
Overview
Inspired by Lucian Blaga’s eponymous dramatic work written in 1927, the story follows the life of the legendary master Manole and his team of builders who are hired to construct a monastery in a remote and inaccessible area. As the construction progresses, Manole faces various challenges and obstacles, as well as the pressure to create a durable and beautiful building. As the work progresses, Manole finds himself in the midst of a dilemma: in order to reinforce the construction, he is forced to sacrifice something very dear to him. This act of sacrifice is central to the story and raises profound themes such as art, devotion, and the human limits of sacrifice.
Length 100 minutes
Actors
Marius Bodochi | Anda Chirpelean | Gheorghe Nuțescu | Dorel Visan | Ion Marian | Virgil Muller | Paul Basarab | Eugen Titu | Adrian Andone | Dorin Andone | Ioan Isaiu | Ioan Isaiu | Sergiu Marusca | Cornel Miron | Ginuc Crisan | Valentin Malaescu | Petre Felezeu