We Put the World to Sleep

2025 1h 23m EN

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10.0

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★10.0TMDB · 1

Science FictionMysteryHorrorDrama

Synopsis

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Adrian and Duru get lost in the characters they play in an apocalyptic film and embark on a secret mission to end the world for real. Second entry in Adrian Țofei and Duru Yücel’s spiritual trilogy which includes Be My Cat: A Film for Anne and Pure.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Adrian Țofei
Adrian
Duru Yücel
Duru
Erisse Peterson
Omega
Andreea Enciu
Andreea
Danha Yunes
Danha
Dorina Țofei
Dorina (uncredited)
Florentina Hariton
Flory (archive footage) (uncredited)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Adrian Țofei
Writers: Adrian Țofei, Duru Yücel
Languages: English
Countries: Romania, Turkey

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RUNTIME

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83 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.1M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released last year.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Romania, Turkey.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Adrian Țofei and Duru Yücel and Erisse Peterson carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10069050 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Adrian Țofei directs. Adrian Țofei cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Romania, Turkey. Dialogue in English.

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183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Shot for just $0.1M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
3Released last year.
4International production across 2 countries: Romania, Turkey.
5Editor Adrian Țofei shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Adrian Țofei and Duru Yücel and Erisse Peterson carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt10069050 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 25 themes, including "artificial intelligence (a.i.)", "psychopath", "anti hero", "metaphysics".