Closer to the Moon
a NAE CARANFIL picture
Synopsis
From the producer of The Homesman, The Three Burials, The Pledge, Under The Volcano, Wise Blood.
Bucharest 1959. Five high-ranking Jewish members of the Romanian Communist party and heroes of the resistance plan and carry out a spectacular bank robbery. They divert the attention of onlookers by pretending to be shooting a movie. They are arrested, tried, convicted and sentenced to death but not before being forced to reenact the robbery in a fake propaganda film. An opportunity they immediately seize to turn their absurd predicament into a comedy. This is a true story.
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Press
“Shot in English with a name British and American cast, this surprisingly entertaining black comedy and absurdist take on real events will connect with audiences.”
Variety
"Closer To The Moon is a curiosity, no doubt — but also a delight. "
EMPIRE
Festivals
& Awards
Gopo Awards, Romania
Best Directing
Best Feature Film
Best Screenplay
Netia Off Camera International Festival of Independent Cinema
São Paulo International Film Festival
Morelia International Film Festival
Warsaw Jewish Film Festival
The Romanian Film Festival in London
Toronto Jewish Film Festival
Cast & Crew
| Vera Farmiga | |
|---|---|
| Mark Strong | |
| Harry Lloyd | |
| Anton Lesser | |
| Christian McKay | |
| Tim Plester | |
| Joe Armstrong | |
| Allan Corduner | |
| Monica Barladeanu | |
| David de Keyser |
| Written and Directed by | Nae Caranfil |
|---|---|
| Producers | Michael Fitzgerald, Denis Friedman, Alessandro Leone |
| Bobby Paunescu, Renata Ranieri | |
| Associate Producer | Richard Romero |
| Executive Producers | Ugo Tucci, Penelope Glass |
| Cinematography | Marius Panduru |
| Editors | Larry Madaras, Roberto Silvi, Catalin Cristutiu |
| Sound | Dominique Viellard |
| Sound designer | Marius Leftarache |
| Production designer | Christian Niculescu |
| Costume designer | Doina Levinta |
| Music | Laurent Couson |
| Casting | Laura Grosu, Liliana Toma |
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