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California Dreamin'

Original title: California Dreamin' (Nesfarsit)
  • 20072007
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
7.7K
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Armand Assante in California Dreamin' (Nesfarsit) (2007)
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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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7.7K
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  • Director
    • Cristian Nemescu
  • Writers
    • Catherine Linstrum(additional dialogue)
    • Cristian Nemescu
    • Tudor Voican
  • Stars
    • Armand Assante
    • Jamie Elman
    • Razvan Vasilescu
Top credits
  • Director
    • Cristian Nemescu
  • Writers
    • Catherine Linstrum(additional dialogue)
    • Cristian Nemescu
    • Tudor Voican
  • Stars
    • Armand Assante
    • Jamie Elman
    • Razvan Vasilescu
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 30User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 14 wins & 13 nominations

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    Armand Assante
    Armand Assante
    • Captain Doug Jones - The American Military Officer in Commandas Captain Doug Jones - The American Military Officer in Command
    Jamie Elman
    Jamie Elman
    • Sergeant David McLaren - the second in command, attracted to Monicaas Sergeant David McLaren - the second in command, attracted to Monica
    Razvan Vasilescu
    Razvan Vasilescu
    • Doiaru - the station masteras Doiaru - the station master
    Maria Dinulescu
    Maria Dinulescu
    • Monica - the station master's daughter, who dreams of a better lifeas Monica - the station master's daughter, who dreams of a better life
    Alexandru Margineanu
    Alexandru Margineanu
    • Andrei - a villager in love with Monicaas Andrei - a villager in love with Monica
    • (as Alex Margineanu)
    Ion Sapdaru
    • The Mayoras The Mayor
    Alexandru Dragoi
    • Rodriguezas Rodriguez
    Andi Vasluianu
    Andi Vasluianu
    • Soldier Marianas Soldier Marian
    • (as Andrei Vasluianu)
    Sabina Branduse
    Sabina Branduse
    • Despinaas Despina
    Gabriel Spahiu
    Gabriel Spahiu
    • The trade union chief , Andrei's fatheras The trade union chief , Andrei's father
    Gabriel Radu
    Gabriel Radu
    • Stelicaas Stelica
    Constantin Dita
    • Paul - the mayor's son, a womanizeras Paul - the mayor's son, a womanizer
    Eduard Dumitru
    • Mitroias Mitroi
    Alexandru Georgescu
    • Corporal Tanaseas Corporal Tanase
    Cristi Olesher
    • Young Doiaruas Young Doiaru
    Catalina Mustata
    • Ana - the mayor's wifeas Ana - the mayor's wife
    Cornel Bulai
    • Costelas Costel
    Diana Dumbrava
    Diana Dumbrava
    • Doiaru's Motheras Doiaru's Mother
    • Director
      • Cristian Nemescu
    • Writers
      • Catherine Linstrum(additional dialogue)
      • Cristian Nemescu
      • Tudor Voican
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    • Trivia
      The 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.
    • Goofs
      When 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.
    • Soundtracks
      California Dreamin'
      Performed by The Mamas and the Papas
      Written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips

    User reviews30

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    Top review
    10/10
    Kusturica reborn !
    This movie is definitely in my Top-5 of 2007, along with "The life of Others".

    It's just amazing to see how creative artists from Romania and the Balkans can be. The humor and general spirit of this movie reminds me a lot of Emir Kusturica's talent.

    Too sad the director died a year ago in a car crash, 28 year old only.

    Obviously, the best flicks don't come from Hollywood lately. Wanna know why ? It's because foreign movies are not ruled by profit-only oriented producers.

    It's about "Art" first. Remember ?... Cinema is an art form, not just your regular supermarket product! That's why capitalism is (most often) incompatible with good movies.

    With this movie, you'll get another proof confirming this theory.
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    • Jul 19, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Romania
    • Official sites
      • Bodega Films (France)
      • Mozinet (Hungary)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Romanian
      • Spanish
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • California Dreamin' (Endless)
    • Filming locations
      • MediaPro Studios, Bucharest, Romania
    • Production companies
      • Media Pro Pictures
      • Media Pro
      • Romanian National Center for Cinematography
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,600,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $377,275
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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