The Master Builder Manole

Story

Synopsis

Inspired by Lucian Blaga's eponymous dramatic work written in 1927, the story follows the life of the legendary master Manole and his team of builders who are hired to construct a monastery in a remote and inaccessible area. As the construction progresses, Manole faces various challenges and obstacles, as well as the pressure to create a durable and beautiful building. As the work progresses, Manole finds himself in the midst of a dilemma: in order to reinforce the construction, he is forced to sacrifice something very dear to him. This act of sacrifice is central to the story and raises profound themes such as art, devotion, and the human limits of sacrifice.

Director

Olimpia Arghir

Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan

Country

Romania

Release date

29 September 1993

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Marius Bodochi

  Manole

• Anda Chirpelean

  Mira

• Gheorghe Nuțescu

  Bogumil

• 

  Dorel Vișan

  Gaman

• Ion Marian

  Primul zidar

• Virgil Muller

  Al-2-lea zidar

• Paul Basarab

  Al-3-lea zidar

• Eugen Titu

  Al-4-lea zidar

• Adrian Andone

  Al-5-lea zidar

• Dorin Andone

  Al-6-lea zidar

• Ioan Isaiu

  Al-7-lea zidar

• 

  Ioan Isaiu

  Al-8-lea zidar