2024 CONTEMPORARY WORLD FILM SERIES, AT TK PARK
CLOSING FILM OF THE YEAR!
‘6.9 ON THE RICHTER SCALE ’, ROMANIA
Directed by NAE CARANFIL
SUNDAY 17 NOVEBER 2024
1Hr 57 Mins
Supported by the Embassy of Romania
The title of the film is a term in earthquake technology, which has multi-layered meanings in the story. Tony, the protagonist of the story is a humble theatre actor, who has nightmares about impending earthquakes. Meanwhile, his own life shakes at the seams like an earthquake, when he and his overwrought wife Kitty have huge arguments about everything from her smoking, to his previous girlfriends. It’s not easy, especially as Tony is trying to focus on his first lead-role, in the famous, tragic Greek love-story Orpheus and Eurydice.
Things become worse, when the couple move into a new apartment which is not earthquake
proof. Kitty however feels protected, with her faith in fengshui. Into this shaky terrain, walks
his charming, smooth-talking, utterly manipulative father, who left Tony when he was a
child. And he requests to stay a few days in the new apartment with his latest girlfriend!
There are several incidents of situational comedy, which are wild, hilarious, unexpected,
unmitigated.
‘Comedy is irreverent’- said the Director of the film, and the movie is proof of that.
The last scene lifts the drama to a musical comedy, with plenty of music and dance, as Tony plays out the all-important scene of Orpheus and Eurydice, when Orpheus goes to rescue Eurydice from Hades. That’s when he notices his wife in the audience, realises many things, and steps out of his shaky stupor.
The film was nominated for eight of Romania’s top GOPO Awards and won five of them. It was also very successful at the box-office.
What the Press said:
Cineuropa.org – ‘Richter is a comedy apt for many tastes.’
The film screening is supported by the Embassy of Romania, who will host a Reception of
snacks and drinks, after the screening.
The Ambassador of Romania H.E. Ms Daniela-Brindusa BAZAVAN will introduce the film.
Don’t Miss the Closing Film of TK Park’s 2024 Contemporary World Film Series.
For Reservations: [email protected]
Auditorium will open at 3:30 pm
TK Park (Thailand Knowledge Park)
8th Floor, Central World, Dazzle Zone (Above TOPS Food Hall)
Ratchadamri Road
Bangkok-10330
Ph.: 02-2574300