I saw the movie last autumn and it was a shocker even for the people from Romania - brilliant portrait of the society in those days. I have to disagree with a certain previous comment and say that at one point in the movie you can see some things that are in Romania only nowadays ( for example the modern frames of the windows ) , so i was a little bit disappointed with the director's attention to detail. Too bad it didn't win an oscar nomination. Shame on the Academy, because it trully is a great movie!

Andrei Cristian, Bucharest, Romania

the hotel room was NOT cheap for those times. it may have looked cheap, but dwellings were not supposed to look glamorous because wealth was only reserved to the highly placed members of the Communist Party who were more "equal" than the rest of the population. the attention to detail reflecting the everyday life during those times is impeccable.
and yes, the film is wonderful.

Cristina, London,

It is a really beautiful film. I have seen the film in Paris a month ago and still thinking about, a truly great film. James Christopher is right, is stunning and is brilliant.

Jacques, Twickenham,