Comrade: The Making, Glory and Unmaking of a Dictator

Director:
Trevor Poots

Here is the life story of how Nicolae Ceauşescu rose from extreme poverty to extreme power. Based on original archive footage and live recreations, the story is told primarily through the words of those who actually lived it, those who knew the dictator closely, watched him, served him and carried out his commands: his prison mates, his “lookalike”, personal assistants, security people, his translator, travel companions, advisors, diplomats, ministers and family.

Director:
Trevor Poots
Cast:
Nicolae Ceauşescu
Elena Ceauşescu
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Country:
Romania
Running time:
140 minute
Section:
TIFF Edition:
2024