12:08 к востоку от Бухареста (2006)

"12:08 East of Bucharest" is a 2006 Romanian film directed by Corneliu Porumboiu. It explores the concept of history and memory, focusing on the 1989 Romanian Revolution from the perspectives of three characters. The film's original title, "A fost sau n-a fost?" (Was It or Wasn't It?), refers to the debate surrounding whether or not the revolution truly began at 12:08 pm on December 22, 1989. The film is a mix of drama and comedy, with quirky characters and subtle humor throughout. The story takes place in a small Romanian town where a local television station is hosting a live talk show about the revolution. The guests include a retired teacher who claims he joined the revolution and a local drunk who claims he was there as well. As the show unfolds, the truth of each guest's story begins to unravel, revealing the complexities of memory and the flawed nature of history. Overall, "12:08 East of Bucharest" is a thought-provoking and entertaining film with a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Romanian history. It won the Caméra d'Or prize at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival and is considered one of the most important Romanian films of the last decade.