Sparta

6.7(40)20221h 39m

Drama

Ewald moved to Romania years ago. Now in his 40s, he seeks a fresh start. Leaving his girlfriend, he moves to the hinterland. With young boys from the area, he transforms a decaying school into a fortress. The children enjoy a new, carefree existence. But the distrust of the villagers is soon awoken. And Ewald is forced to confront a truth he has long suppressed.

Director

Ulrich Seidl

Cast

Georg Friedrich

Ewald

Florentina Elena Pop

Aurica / Ewald's girlfriend

Hans-Michael Rehberg

Vater

Marius Ignat

Stepfather

Octavian-Nicolae Cocis

Octavian

Ecaterina Gramaticu

Octavian's mother

Gianni Gramaticu

Octavian's Brother

Geta Mariana Cira

Ewald's girlfriend's mother

Mircea Bolba

School warden

Reviews

1 review

pimpskitters

2y ago

7.0

Its an almost impossible movie to recommend. Not because its anything short of an incredible achievement in performance and themes. But because you tell the wrong person to watch this and they will not get it. This movie reminds me of the phrase, stupid people shouldn't read smart books. Watch the movie, if you are incensed and indignant at seeing this movie as an attempt at humanizing and justify...