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The Phantom Father

Original title: Tatal fantoma
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
505
YOUR RATING
The Phantom Father (2011)
DramaRomance

American professor Robert Traum embarks on an adventurous and amusing journey through Bucovina to find Sami the projectionist, the only person alive that can tell him anything about his Roma... Read allAmerican professor Robert Traum embarks on an adventurous and amusing journey through Bucovina to find Sami the projectionist, the only person alive that can tell him anything about his Romanian Jewish descent. His symbolic journey is filled with danger, the unknown and the surre... Read allAmerican professor Robert Traum embarks on an adventurous and amusing journey through Bucovina to find Sami the projectionist, the only person alive that can tell him anything about his Romanian Jewish descent. His symbolic journey is filled with danger, the unknown and the surreal, but finally rewarded with a double love: on the one hand he finds romantic love, on th... Read all

  • Director
    • Lucian Georgescu
  • Writers
    • Lucian Georgescu
    • Barry Gifford
  • Stars
    • Marcel Iures
    • Barry Gifford
    • Mihaela Sirbu
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    505
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lucian Georgescu
    • Writers
      • Lucian Georgescu
      • Barry Gifford
    • Stars
      • Marcel Iures
      • Barry Gifford
      • Mihaela Sirbu
    • 6User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 nominations total

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    Marcel Iures
    Marcel Iures
    • Robert Traum
    Barry Gifford
    Barry Gifford
    • Jack
    Mihaela Sirbu
    Mihaela Sirbu
    • Tanya
    Valer Dellakeza
    • Sami
    • (as Valer Delakeza)
    Mihai Constantin
    • Mayor Codrescu
    Mimi Branescu
    Mimi Branescu
    • Alex
    Victor Rebengiuc
    Victor Rebengiuc
    • Uncle Petre
    Mariana Mihut
    • Aunt Florica
    Iosif Pastina
    • small Robert
    Nicodim Ungureanu
    Nicodim Ungureanu
    • Hotel Receptionist
    Vitalie Bantas
    • Vitali
    Marcel Cobzariu
    • Vladimir
    • (as Marcello Cobzariu)
    Mirela Oprisor
    Mirela Oprisor
    • Woman from Italy
    Andrei Aradits
    • Codrescu Sr.
    • (as Andrei Araditz)
    Adriana Butoi
    • Sara Traum
    Cornel Ciupercescu
    Cornel Ciupercescu
    • Companion of Codrescu Sr.
    Réka Csutak
    • Budapest Woman
    • (as Reka Csutak)
    Anca Firan
    • Student on the bus
    • Director
      • Lucian Georgescu
    • Writers
      • Lucian Georgescu
      • Barry Gifford
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The turbo-folk song (called "manea") heard in the bar scene where Traum first encounters the Ukrainian gangsters, was written and performed entirely by Johannes Malfatti, the film's soundtrack composer. Although unfamiliar with this type of music and the Romanian language, Malfatti insisted on singing the lyrics himself.
    • Quotes

      Robert Traum: You have a beautiful country.

      Woman from Italy: Beautiful my ass!

    • Connections
      Features Pacat (1924)

    User reviews6

    Featured review
    10/10

    Wonderful regional movie

    One of the best regional movies I have watched so far. IT really captures the best current state of affairs in Romania. The movie is funny and has a wonderful story which tells a lot about the way of life in this country and how it is changing everyday.

    This country has a rich and wonderful history and at the same time a past which has not only destroyed the people's hopes and drams but also erased parts of this wonderful history. the movie has captured this concept wonderfully.

    I enjoyed the movie till the end, the actors are simply wonderful. The acting is natural.The scenes are not set in a set up which is the way in modern day movies. instead this movie is shot int he nature in the cities and towns of this country giving you the raw taste of this country's culture and tradition. For all those who are looking for an alternate from main stream movies I recommend this one.
    • uchiharaj2006
    • Jun 1, 2012
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    • Release date
      • March 2, 2012 (Romania)
    • Country of origin
      • Romania
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Romanian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Призрак отца
    • Filming locations
      • Romania
    • Production company
      • Generic Audiovizual (GAV)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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