Sparta

Sparta

6.7IMDb Score
Released:2022-10-05
Genre:Drama
Duration:99 min
Director:Ulrich Seidl
Actors:Georg Friedrich, Florentina Elena Pop, Hans-Michael Rehberg, Marius Ignat, Octavian-Nicolae Cocis
Production:Ulrich Seidl Filmproduktion, Société Parisienne de Production, BR, ARTE France Cinéma, Coproduction Office, Essential Filmproduktion

Overview:

Ewald moved to Romania years ago. Now in his 40s, he seeks a fresh start. Leaving his girlfriend, he moves to the hinterland. With young boys from the area, he transforms a decaying school into a fortress. The children enjoy a new, carefree existence. But the distrust of the villagers is soon awoken. And Ewald is forced to confront a truth he has long suppressed.

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