Through the Ashes of the Empire (1976): Cast
Through the Ashes of the Empire is a 1976 historical drama directed by Andrei Blaier, starring Gheorghe Dinică as The Diplomat, Ernest Maftei and Ferenc Bencze. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Andrei Blaier
- Original language
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Romanian - Studio
- Casa de Filme 3
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Through the Ashes of the Empire About?
The premise of Through the Ashes of the Empire without spoilers.
A war‑torn Balkan tale of refugees, adapted from Zaharia Stancu’s short story. It follows a thief and a youth crossing ash‑covered ruins of a crumbling empire, witnessing a diplomat’s death, a train escape and moments of silence and gesture. Dark and harsh, the film uses silhouettes and muted emotions to explore meaning amid loss and a shattered home.
Through the Ashes of the Empire Themes & Keywords
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Through the Ashes of the Empire Cast & Characters
Gheorghe Dinică leads the cast as The Diplomat, with Ernest Maftei as Țigan and Ferenc Bencze as Dodu. Directed by Andrei Blaier; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Andrei Blaier
- Gheorghe Dinică as The Diplomat
- Ernest Maftei as Țigan
- Ferenc Bencze as Dodu
- Cornel Coman as Spelbul
Also Starring in Through the Ashes of the Empire
· 6 more- Ștefan Sileanu Siteavul
- Nucu Păunescu
- Gabriel Marian Oseciuc Darie
- Constantin Rauțchi
- Jean Reder Feldwebel
- Petruț Traian
More from Andrei Blaier
More films directed by Andrei Blaier: Postcards with Wildflowers and The Mornings of a Sensible Youth.
Through the Ashes of the Empire Videos
The clip of Through the Ashes of the Empire.
Through the Ashes of the Empire Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “A Birodalom hamvain keresztül” and “Na zgliszczach monarchii”.
- Also known as
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- A Birodalom hamvain keresztül
- Na zgliszczach monarchii
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Through the Ashes of the Empire FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Through the Ashes of the Empire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Through the Ashes of the Empire?
Through the Ashes of the Empire runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Through the Ashes of the Empire released?
Through the Ashes of the Empire was released on March 8, 1976.
Who directed Through the Ashes of the Empire?
Through the Ashes of the Empire was directed by Andrei Blaier.
More films by Andrei Blaier Who is in the cast of Through the Ashes of the Empire?
Through the Ashes of the Empire stars Gheorghe Dinică as The Diplomat, Ernest Maftei as Țigan and Ferenc Bencze as Dodu, among 10 credited actors.
Does Through the Ashes of the Empire have a post-credit scene?
No. Through the Ashes of the Empire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Through the Ashes of the Empire in?
The original language of Through the Ashes of the Empire is Romanian.
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