The Waves of the Danube

The Waves of the Danube 1960 Directed by Liviu Ciulei Valurile Dunării

Ciulei’s second feature recalls the best of Fritz Lang and Michael Curtiz in its WWII-era espionage tale, set on a barge transporting Nazi munitions up the Danube. Ciulei himself givers a superb performance as Mihai, the barge captain forced to navigate the heavily mined waters along with his new bride, Ana (Irina Petrescu). As the journey wears on, Mihai becomes increasingly suspicious of one of his crew, ex-convict Toma (Lazar Vrabie), and his intentions towards Ana. But Toma has a far graver—and potentially deadly—secret to conceal.

Country Romania

Production Country Romania

Language Romanian

Spoken Languages German , Romanian

Gneres Drama , War

Production Company Studioul Cinematografic București

Release Date 24 May 1960

110 mins