Tales from the Golden Age is a Romanian film that presents a series of urban legends from the communist era in Romania. The movie is a collection of five short stories that depict the absurdity and humor of life under the oppressive regime of Nicolae Ceaușescu.
The film explores various aspects of life in Romania during the 1980s, including the scarcity of basic goods, the propaganda machine, and the constant surveillance by the secret police. Each story is based on real events or rumors that circulated during that time, offering a satirical and darkly comedic look at life under communism.
Tales from the Golden Age is a poignant and thought-provoking film that sheds light on the everyday struggles and resilience of the Romanian people during a tumultuous period in their history.