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201678 min0documentary

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Censorship Music History

Dream Images

201678 min0documentary

7.8/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

In 1978 Romania, musician Rodion Rosca achieves fame as a radio star while his debut album remains unreleased under Nicolae Ceausescu's oppressive regime.

Censorship Music History

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In 1978 Romania, musician Rodion Rosca achieves fame as a radio star while his debut album remains unreleased under Nicolae Ceausescu's oppressive regime.

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Sorin Lucadirector

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Rodion Ladislau Roşcacast

Gabriel Bindeacast

Mircea Corneacast

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Rodion Rosca, a musician in 1978 Romania, faces censorship under Nicolae Ceausescu's regime. Despite gaining fame as a radio star, his debut album remains unreleased, reflecting the struggles of artists during this time. Dream Images presents stories of creative individuals dealing with political oppression and the challenges of artistic expression in a repressive society. The documentary runs for 78 minutes and is directed by Sorin Luca.

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