- “The Unsaved” (2013): This drama film tells the story of two Moldovan teenagers who dream of escaping their mundane lives in a remote village.
- “Everything Is Illuminated” (2005): Although not entirely focused on Moldova, this film includes scenes set in Moldova as part of the protagonist’s journey to uncover his family’s history.
- “Interrogation” (2016): This psychological thriller follows a former secret service agent from Moldova, now living in the United States, who finds himself caught up in a web of international espionage.
- “The Way Back” (2010): While not exclusively set in Moldova, this epic drama features a group of prisoners who escape from a Soviet labor camp during World War II and pass through Moldova on their way to freedom.
- “East Side Story” (2006): This documentary explores the tumultuous history of Moldova and its struggles for independence, revealing the complex political and social landscape of the nation.
- “The Good Life Elsewhere” by Vladimir Lorchenkov: This satirical novel follows a group of Moldovans who embark on a journey to Italy to find a better life, offering a humorous commentary on the challenges faced by Moldovan emigrants.
- “The Last Dance of the Flamingo” by Mia Couto: Although not set exclusively in Moldova, this novel includes a Moldovan character who flees to Mozambique during the turmoil of the Transnistrian conflict, reflecting on themes of identity, displacement, and love.
- “The Unraveling” by Clemens Meyer: While not strictly set in Moldova, this novel touches upon the lives of trafficking victims from Moldova who become involved in the sex industry. It offers a stark portrayal of the harsh realities faced by Moldovan women.
- “The Land of Green Plums” by Herta Müller: While primarily focused on Romania, this semi-autobiographical novel by the Nobel laureate Herta Müller depicts the experiences of several young people, including a character from a Moldovan village, living under the oppressive communist regime.
- “The Devil’s Workshop” by Jáchym Topol: This novel takes place in a post-communist landscape that isn’t specifically identified as Moldova but has similarities with the country. It explores the chaotic aftermath of communism and the struggles faced by the people in the region
WANDERLIST: Moldova in books and on film
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