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Détour Ceausescu (1990): Cast

Détour Ceausescu (1990) movie poster

Détour Ceausescu is a 1990 documentary directed by Chris Marker, starring Nicolae Ceaușescu and Elena Ceaușescu. It runs 8 minutes.

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Détour Ceausescu (1990) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
8 min
Director
Chris Marker
Genre
Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Détour Ceausescu About?

The premise of Détour Ceausescu without spoilers.

During the Christmas‑holiday climax of the 1989 Romanian Revolution, the short video‑collage records France’s TF1 broadcast of the military court’s death sentence and execution of Romania’s communist leader Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife Elena. Chris Marker assembles the footage into a critical collage.

Détour Ceausescu Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • france
  • reporter
  • television
  • media
  • romanian revolution
  • revolution
  • romania
  • ceausescu
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Cast & crew

Détour Ceausescu Cast

Nicolae Ceaușescu leads the cast, with Elena Ceaușescu. Directed by Chris Marker.

From the director

More from Chris Marker

More films directed by Chris Marker, best-rated first: Level Five, Grin Without a Cat, Stopover in Dubai and Chats perchés.

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Détour Ceausescu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Détour Ceausescu, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Détour Ceausescu?

Détour Ceausescu runs 8 minutes.

When was Détour Ceausescu released?

Détour Ceausescu was released in 1990.

Who directed Détour Ceausescu?

Détour Ceausescu was directed by Chris Marker.

More films by Chris Marker

Who is in the cast of Détour Ceausescu?

Détour Ceausescu stars Nicolae Ceaușescu and Elena Ceaușescu.

Does Détour Ceausescu have a post-credit scene?

No. Détour Ceausescu has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Détour Ceausescu in?

The original language of Détour Ceausescu is French.

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