The Cuckoo Still Sings When It Rains

Cântă cucul și pe ploaie, known in English as The Cuckoo Still Sings When It Rains, presents a narrative centered on a reporter investigating past abuses in the small mountain town of Bocșa. The film reflects the style of reportage movies produced at the Alexandru Sahia Studio during that era.

The story unfolds as the reporter from the Scânteia newspaper delves into the events of 1962, uncovering the complicity of local authorities and the headmaster of the town's high school. This examination of historical wrongs offers a critical lens on the societal dynamics of the time.

As a piece of student cinema from the National University of Theatre and Film "I.L. Caragiale", it represents a significant effort in capturing and critiquing local history through the medium of film. Collectors may find its unique perspective on historical themes interesting in the context of the era's cinematic landscape.