Jacob (1988)
Cast
Dorel Visan 
Ion Besoiu 
Florin Zamfirescu Cecilia Bârbora Maria Seles Dinu Apetrei
Credits
Written by: 
Mircea Daneliuc
Plot
Jacob (Dorel Visan) is a gold miner who risks his life daily to support his wife, mother-in-law, and four children in this socio-political drama. Under the rule of an oppressive monarchy backed by military force, the miners often resort to stealing gold to compensate for their meager wages.
Sinekatalog’s take
A grim social drama about a gold miner risking his life for meagre pay under an oppressive order. The harsh working conditions and tightening noose of power are conveyed with raw force. Stark and forceful for viewers of Eastern European political cinema.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (314 votes)
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