part of Mărgelatu series,first film of series directed by Gheorghe Vitanidis , it is new wave of adventures, treasures, mysteries in same manner of series. here, a strange Russian business man is the axis of story and the levels of his evolution - occasion for impose Romanian patriotism - are nice and seductive. in rest - same ingredients. beautiful landscapes, credible atmosphere, good performance of actors, amazing fight scenes - the Szobi Cseh sign - and touching music of George Grigoriu. after years, it is not difficult to consider it a surrogate. but this definition is almost strange. it represents , for its period, a form of cultural survive. sure, form , not real special, of entertainment but, in same measure, drawing of history page and courageous game with Communist censor. that is the key - it is a window. to Romanian sensitivity and, in same time, to a form of artistic resistance using, in perfect manner, small subjects to create a image about past ( the propaganda note is not missing ).
