Too Late

1996 1h 46m RO

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6.9

SOLID

★6.9TMDB · 14

ThrillerDrama

Synopsis

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In post-communist Romania, young prosecutor Dumitru Costa is sent to investigate a miner's suspicious death in the Jiu Valley. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a network of corruption and negligence within the local mining community. Costa's pursuit of justice pits him against powerful interests, testing his resolve in a society struggling with the aftermath of transition.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Răzvan Vasilescu
Dumitri Costa
Cecilia Bârbora
Alina Ungureanu
Florin Călinescu
Maireanu
Vasile Albineț
Miner
Victor Rebengiuc
Elephant Foot
Dorel Vișan
The prefect
Ion Fiscuteanu
Oana
Mircea Rusu
Munteanu

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lucian Pintilie
Writers: Lucian Pintilie
Languages: Romanian
Countries: Romania, France

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ERA

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30 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Romania, France.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lucian Pintilie, shot by Călin Ghibu. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Victorița Nae shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Răzvan Vasilescu and Cecilia Bârbora and Florin Călinescu carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0120378 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Lucian Pintilie directs. Călin Ghibu behind the camera. Victorița Nae cuts. Produced in Romania, France. Dialogue in Romanian.

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130 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: Romania, France.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Lucian Pintilie, shot by Călin Ghibu. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Victorița Nae shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Răzvan Vasilescu and Cecilia Bârbora and Florin Călinescu carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0120378 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 14 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.