"I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians" is a film that follows a young theater director named Mariana who is determined to stage a reenactment of a historical event in Romania where the country's soldiers massacred Jews during World War II. Despite facing opposition and criticism from various sources, Mariana is determined to shed light on this dark chapter of history and provoke discussion about the country's past.
The film explores themes of memory, history, and the responsibility of individuals to confront the truth about their nation's past. Mariana's determination to stage the reenactment forces those around her to confront their own complicity in perpetuating historical myths and to question their own beliefs about national identity.
As tensions rise and the reenactment draws closer, Mariana must navigate the complexities of politics, art, and personal relationships in order to bring her vision to life. The film ultimately asks the audience to consider the ways in which history is remembered, distorted, and used to shape national identity.
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I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians
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Drum Bun, Toba Bate
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Vasile Alecsandri:
Lyrics
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Battle Hymn of the Republic
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