# Michael the Brave (1971)

> A monumental Romanian historical epic follows Mihai Viteazul’s perilous campaign to unite three provinces amid imperial warfare, court intrigue, and betrayal.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19634

## Facts

- Runtime: 203 min
- Genres: War, Drama, History
- Director: Sergiu Nicolaescu
- Cast: Amza Pellea, Ion Besoiu, Olga Tudorache, Irina Gărdescu, György Kovács, Sergiu Nicolaescu, Nicolae Secăreanu, Ilarion Ciobanu
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066078/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: grand, solemn, patriotic, historical film marathon, epic cinema night

## Synopsis

A legendary prince fights against empires to unite his homeland.

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