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During the Romanian Revolution of 1989, Sibiu witnesses a violent attack on a police station that escalates into armed clashes between soldiers, police, protesters and the secret police

References Rocky (1976).

At the age of 29, I experienced these historical moments firsthand while residing in neighboring Yugoslavia, where the “revolution” was broadcast non-stop for 24 hours

“Freedom” or “Libertate” (2023), directed by Tudor Giurgiu and co-written by Cecilia Stefanescu, Tudor Giurgiu and Nap Toader, stands out as a notable addition to the limited body of Romanian cinema that explores the events of December 1989 in Romania.

As a result, this movie was essential for me to watch

The film successfully balanced various elements, including violence, humor, community and political themes.

The casting was exemplary and every line spoken was fluid, believable and appropriate to the historical context

The events of the 1989 revolution still remain shrouded in mystery, yet Tudor Giurgiu excelled in presenting most of the facts in a tangible manner.

I sincerely hope this film receives the acclaim it rightfully deserves, as it stands as a true masterpiece

This film effectively transports the audience along the continuum of time and space, but more significantly, it delves into the psyches of the protagonists, raising profound questions about the meaning of moral ethics and the ability to maintain one’s integrity in a dystopian world filled with corruption .