The Snails' Senator(1995)
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The Snails' Senator Synopsis
This Romanian dramatic comedy offers metaphorical commentary on life after Ceausescu's reign as it tells the story of a rural community turned topsy-turvy in their mad quest for the snails a prominent senator has requested for his dinner. The trouble begins when a rather imposing, pompous senator comes to visit a small rural Romanian town for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new hydro-electric dam. After he finishes his speech, the senator is accosted by a Swiss film crew eager to interview him. The senator is inordinately concerned with presenting a positive image of Romania to the world at large and so when he learns that he and the journalists are to stay at the same villa, does everything he came to make sure that they see nothing scandalous.
The Snails' Senator (1995) is a drama and comedy film directed by Mircea Daneliuc, released on June 2, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Dorel Vișan, Cecilia Bârbora, Clara Vodă and Madeleine Thibeault. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Mircea Daneliuc
- Writers:
- Mircea Daneliuc
- Producers:
- Mircea Daneliuc
- Production:
- Studio of Cinematographic Creation of the Romanian Ministry of Culture, Alpha Films International
- Status:
- Released
The Snails' Senator Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dorel Vișan
as Senatorul Vârtosu
Cecilia Bârbora
as Tudorache Cireșica
Clara Vodă
as Reporter
- Madeleine Thibeault
Madeleine Thibeault
as Reporter
Dan Chișu
as Reporter
Florin Zamfirescu
as Deputy Mayor
- Constanta Comanoiu
Constanta Comanoiu
as Cireșica's Mother
- Nicolae Albani
Nicolae Albani
as Prefect
Mircea Andreescu
as Arch Guardian
- Dinu Apetrei
Dinu Apetrei
as Viorel
Anda Caropol
as Senator's Wife
Viorel Comănici
as Petrescu
Key crew
Directed by Mircea Daneliuc, written by Mircea Daneliuc, produced by Mircea Daneliuc.
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The Snails' Senator Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Snails' Senator – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Snails' Senator online?
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The Snails' Senator (1995) is currently available to rent or buy from LaCinetek. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Snails' Senator?
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The main cast of The Snails' Senator (1995) includes Dorel Vișan, Cecilia Bârbora, Clara Vodă, Madeleine Thibeault and Dan Chișu. The film was directed by Mircea Daneliuc. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Snails' Senator released?
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The Snails' Senator was released on June 2, 1995 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Snails' Senator worth watching?
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The Snails' Senator (1995) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.