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How I Celebrated the End of the World

Amidst the grip of communist rule in 1980s Romania, a glimmer of hope flickers, as citizens cling to the promise of a brighter future where freedom and prosperity await.

In 1989 Bucharest, a tumultuous year under Ceausescu's rule, Eva's life takes a drastic turn when she and her boyfriend accidentally break a bust of the dictator. Following a confession, Eva is expelled from school and sent to a reformatory, where she meets Andrei and decides to flee Romania with him. Meanwhile, her 7-year-old brother Lalalilu becomes obsessed with the idea that Ceausescu is the reason for Eva's departure, leading him to concoct a plan to take drastic action against the dictator.

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Info about How I Celebrated the End of the World

Studio(s): Uni Etoile 3, Acht Frankfurt

Originally Released: United States, Sep 15, 2006

Production Country: Romania

Genres:Drama