Great Communist Bank Robbery
In the documentary Great Communist Bank Robbery, filmmaker Alexandru Solomon explores the intriguing heist that took place in Romania in 1959. A group of anti-communist rebels managed to steal a significant amount of money from the National Bank of Romania, which was under the control of the communist regime at the time.
The film delves into the political climate of Romania during the 1950s and the motivations behind the daring robbery. Through interviews with surviving members of the group and historical footage, Solomon pieces together the complex web of events that led to the heist.
Great Communist Bank Robbery sheds light on a little-known chapter of Romanian history and raises questions about resistance and oppression under communist rule.