The Master Builder Manole (1993)
Inspired by Lucian Blaga's eponymous dramatic work written in 1927, the story follows the life of the legendary master Manole and his team of builders who are hired to construct a monastery in a remote and inaccessible area. As the construction progresses, Manole faces various challenges and obstacles, as well as the pressure to create a durable and beautiful building. As the work progresses, Manole finds himself in the midst of a dilemma: in order to reinforce the construction, he is forced to sacrifice something very dear to him. This act of sacrifice is central to the story and raises profound themes such as art, devotion, and the human limits of sacrifice.
Director: Olimpia Arghir
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Marius Bodochi as Manole |
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Anda Chirpelean as Mira |
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Gheorghe Nuțescu as Bogumil |
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Dorel Vișan as Gaman |
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Ion Marian as Primul zidar |
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Virgil Muller as Al-2-lea zidar |
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Paul Basarab as Al-3-lea zidar |
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Eugen Titu as Al-4-lea zidar |
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Adrian Andone as Al-5-lea zidar |
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Dorin Andone as Al-6-lea zidar |
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Ioan Isaiu as Al-7-lea zidar |
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Ioan Isaiu as Al-8-lea zidar |
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Sergiu Marusca as Al-9-lea zidar |
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Cornel Miron as Al-10-lea zidar |
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Ginuc Crisan as Al-11-lea zidar |
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Valentin Malaescu as Al-12-lea zidar |
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Petre Felezeu as Sol |
| Directing | Olimpia Arghir | Director |