The Campaign
Synopsis
Viorel, a quiet, upright tractor driver from a small town in west Romania meets Mocanu, a high profile politician campaigning for a seat in the European Parliament. Mocanu’s car has broken down nearby and Viorel and his wife welcome the politician into their humble home. Under investigation for corruption, Mocanu sees an opportunity and decides to stay with this modest family during the rest of the campaign, winning people’s hearts by posing as a common man next to his “old friend”, the honest, hard-working farmer. In return, Viorel will get a new tractor.
| Title | The Campaign |
| Directed by | Marian Crisan |
| Starring | Ion Sapdaru, Ovidiu Crișan, Sorin Cociș, Maria Junghietu |
| Genre | Drama, Contemporary Society, Politics |
| Running time | 93 min |
| Language | Romanian |
| Nationality | Romania |
| Scriptwriter | Gabriel Andronache, Marian Crisan |
| Cinematographer | Oleg Mutu |
| Produced by | Rova Film |
| Local Release | 2019 (in post-production) |
| Film Status | Completed |
Festivals
World Premiere - Moscow International Film Festival - Main Competition
German Premiere – Cottbus Festival of Eastern European Films – Fiction Competition
French Premiere – Arras Film Festival – Competition of European Films
Awards
Russian Cinema Club Federation: "Keen Eye" Award
