Tales from the Golden Age (2009)

Composed of six unconventional vignettes, each one dealing with the late communist period in Romania, a narrative is told through its urban myths from the perspective of ordinary people. The title refers to the alluded "Golden Age" of the last 15 years of Ceaușescu's regime.

Genres: Comedy, History

What to watch after Tales from the Golden Age

• The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005) — Alexandru Potocean appears in both
• Silent Wedding (2008) — Alexandru Potocean appears in both
• Aferim! (2015) — Same feel: cynical, realistic
• 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007) — Cristian Mungiu directed both
• 12:08 East of Bucharest (2006) — Same feel: satirical, cynical
• Philanthropy (2002) — Same feel: satirical, cynical