# Between Pain and Amen (2019)

> A gifted Romanian composer confronts a communist prison’s torture experiment, finding in faith and music the strength to survive and protect his beloved.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/506303

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Toma Enache
- Cast: Constantin Cotimanis, Ion Dichiseanu, Cezara Dafinescu, Victoria Cociaș, Ioachim Ciobanu, Vali Popescu, Kira Hagi, Ana Parvu
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10516484/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: harrowing, solemn, devotional, serious historical viewing, reflective evening

## Synopsis

A haunting tale of resilience and faith amidst the darkest of times.

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