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Cast
Georg Friedrich
as Ewald
Florentina Elena Pop
as Aurica / Ewald's girlfriend
Hans-Michael Rehberg
as Vater
Marius Ignat
as Stepfather
Octavian-Nicolae Cocis
as Octavian
Ecaterina Gramaticu
as Octavian's mother
Gianni Gramaticu
as Octavian's Brother
Geta Mariana Cira
as Ewald's girlfriend's mother
Mircea Bolba
as School warden
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2022
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageEnglish
Certification18
GenresDrama
Votes40
DirectorUlrich Seidl
WritersVeronika Franz, Ulrich Seidl
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsSparta
About Sparta
Ewald moved to Romania years ago. Now in his 40s, he seeks a fresh start. Leaving his girlfriend, he moves to the hinterland. With young boys from the area, he transforms a decaying school into a fortress. The children enjoy a new, carefree existence. But the distrust of the villagers is soon awoken. And Ewald is forced to confront a truth he has long suppressed.
Directed by Ulrich Seidl, Sparta leans on a strong ensemble — Georg Friedrich, Florentina Elena Pop, Hans-Michael Rehberg — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2022.
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