Hotel Dallas

Apr 1 2016 N/A 1h 14m
Documentary, Drama, Fantasy

In communist Romania in the 1980s the population collectively watches "Dallas", their only window into capitalism. Inspired by the US TV show, a young woman decides to emigrate to America. "Hotel Dallas" mixes documentary scenes with staged and experimental sequences.

Plot

In 1980s Romania, Dallas (1978) becomes a huge hit and inspires a young woman to emigrate to America. Playfully mixing fiction and documentary, "Hotel Dallas" is a surreal parable of communism, capitalism, and the power of art.

Written by

Livia Ungur, Sherng-Lee Huang

Directed by

Sherng-Lee Huang, Livia Ungur

Cast

Livia Ungur, Larry Hagman, Razvan Hîncu

Crew

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Production Countries

Romania, United States of America

Languages

English, Româna

Awards

2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
192
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA