Și caii sunt verzi pe pereți
Released on Fri, November 2, 2012
'Și caii sunt verzi pe pereți' (And the Horses Are Green on the Walls) is a Romanian film that delves into the pervasive dream of instant wealth within Romanian society. The film explores how the widespread belief that anyone can easily become rich shapes people's lives and decisions. It presents a world saturated with stories of overnight success, fostering a culture where the pursuit of quick riches becomes a driving force.
The movie intertwines two distinct narratives, highlighting the different ways this "get-rich-quick" mentality can manifest and ultimately lead to disappointment. The first story centers around Marius and Cosmina, a young couple whose lives are unexpectedly thrown into chaos when Marius jokingly fills out a lottery ticket with a fictitious name. Fate takes a bizarre turn when that very ticket is declared the winner, setting them on a path fraught with unexpected challenges.
Conversely, the second narrative follows two older characters who, due to their unfamiliarity with modern technology, fall victim to a common scam. Enticed by the promise of an online lottery win, they unwittingly surrender their life savings, demonstrating the vulnerability of those less tech-savvy to the allure of easy money.
The two storylines converge at the film's climax, where both sets of characters find themselves disillusioned and on the verge of despair. Stripped of their hope and facing the harsh realities of their situations, they reject what seems to be their last opportunity to achieve the wealth they so desperately desired.
The film ultimately suggests that the relentless pursuit of wealth, fueled by the illusion of easy riches, can lead ordinary people into extraordinary and often precarious situations. The characters' experiences serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of succumbing to the seductive promise of instant fortune.
Through these intertwined narratives, 'Și caii sunt verzi pe pereți' paints a portrait of a society grappling with the lure of wealth and the potential consequences of chasing an illusion. It reveals how this pursuit can lead to disappointment, exploitation, and ultimately, a deeper understanding of the true value of life beyond material possessions.
Anca Florescu
as Cosmina
Oxana Moravec
as Mama Lina
Tudor Smoleanu
as Buzilă
Oxana Moravec
as mama Lina