The Romanian Cinema of Nationalism

<p> Prior to the collapse of communism Romanian historical movies were political encouraging nationalistic feelings and devotion to the state. Vlad the Impaler and other such iconic figures emerged as heroes rather than loathsome bloodsuckers celebrating a shared sense of belonging. The past decade has however presented Romanian films in which ordinary people are the stars--heroes go-getters swindlers and sore losers. The author explores a wide selection old and new of films set in the Romanian past.</p>