Forest of the Hanged
Directed by Liviu Ciulei
Produced by Filmstudio București, România Film
A morally complex WWI drama centered on an officer's anguished choice between loyalty and conscience, set against the collapse of empire.
In 1916 as an officer in the Habsburg Army ethnic Romanian Apostol Bologa is torn between remaining loyal to the Habsburgs or deserting to the Romanian Army across enemy lines.
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Like Forest of the Hanged
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Forest of the Hanged
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Forest of the Hanged, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Forest of the Hanged, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Forest of the Hanged, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
