Vlad Tepes
1979 movie
"Vlad Tepes" is a 1979 Romanian historical drama that delves into the life of Vlad the Impaler, the 15th-century Voivode of Wallachia. The film portrays his relentless battles against the Ottoman Turks and his internal struggles with the treacherous Boyars. Directed by Doru Năstase, the movie offers a compelling narrative that seeks to rehabilitate Vlad's image, emphasizing his role as a national hero rather than the infamous Dracula of legend. The film was commissioned by the Communist authorities to promote the image of a strong, authoritarian leader.
