Synopsis
Foreword: The Soimaresti Clan is a landmark Romanian historical film directed by Mircea Drăgan and based on Mihail Sadoveanu’s novel. Set in early seventeenth-century Moldavia, it follows Tudor Șoimaru’s journey through love, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice.
Directed by: Mircea Drăgan
Script by: Alexandru Struțeanu, Constantin Mitru
Cast: George Calboreanu, Ștefan Ciubotărașu, Colea Răutu, Dina Cocea, Ion Besoiu, Amza Pellea, Costache Antoniu, Fory Etterle, Oleg Danovschi
Producer: E. Semo și Aurel Samson / Bucharest Film Studio
Cinematography by: Mircea George Cornea, Aurel Samson
Edited by: Aurelia Pleșea
Sound: Dan Ionescu
Music: Theodor Grigoriu
Year: 1965
Category: Feature film
Genre: Historical, Adventure, Drama
Duration: 137 minutes
PLOT SUMMARY
Set in seventeenth-century Moldavia, the film follows Tudor Șoimaru as he faces political intrigue, warfare, betrayal and romance while fighting for justice and personal honor.
AWARDS:
- 1964 – UNIATEC Award of Excellence, Milan
- 1965 – Best Music Award, Romanian Film Festival Mamaia
- 1965 – Best Male Performance Award (Ion Besoiu), Romanian Film Festival Mamaia
FESTIVALS:
- 1965 – Romanian Film Festival Mamaia
CRITICAL REVIEWS:
“A film adaptation of the historical novel of the same name by Mihail Sadoveanu, styled as an adventure film. A cinematic blockbuster set in 17th-century Moldova and Poland, during the struggles for the throne of Moldova. A passionate and social plot brings to the forefront the impossible love between a brave soldier, loyal to the ruler, and the daughter of the boyar who killed his father, as well as the struggle to reclaim the lands stolen by greedy boyars.” (Bujor T. Râpeanu – “Filmed in Romania,” 2004, Pro Foundation Publishing)
TRIVIA:
- Based on the 1915 novel by Mihail Sadoveanu.
- Filmed in several historic locations across Romania, such as Voroneț Monastery
- The battle scenes and the burning of the manor house were filmed in Ilisești, near the village of Ciprian Porumbescu in Suceava County.
- Original score composed by Theodor Grigoriu.
QUOTES:
• “A man without honor has no name.”
• “Justice is earned, not begged for.”
• “Every man carries his own destiny.”
ARTICLES:
- The Inn Among the Hills – www.f-sides.ro
This premiere is part of a national archive project supported by the Romanian National Film Centre.
Special thanks goes to the Romanian Filmmakers Union and to the Romanian Film Archive.
