Constantin and Elena
General Information
- Original Title
- Constantin si Elena
- Author/Creator
- Dascalescu, Andrei, director.
- Language
- Romanian.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- Romania, 2008.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (100 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00003315
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- In a Romanian village, an elderly couple has been happily married for almost 55 years. Constantin and Elena know that life must end, but are happy with everything that they've had. They fill their days with chores in and around the house, going to church and welcoming visitors, not to mention a catnap every now and then. Everything that these two old lovebirds do, they do slowly: from helping each other get dressed and climb ladders to weaving Elena's beautiful tapestries. Often they sing old Romanian songs at the top of their voices, or Constantin's old battle songs from his army days. Constantin and Elena aren't afraid of death, and discuss it in a practical way. They're proud of what they're leaving behind and happy with their love. But they do think it's unfortunate that they have so little time left together. As Constantin puts it, "With one eye I cry, with the other, I laugh."
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Title Translation
- Constantin and Elena
- Note
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1691 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1691 (HU_OSA_00003315.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |