Iacob (film)

Iacob is a 1988 Romanian film directed by Mircea Daneliuc and starring Dorel Vișan. The latter was nominated for European Film Award for Best Actor.

Synopsis
Iacob (Dorel Vișan) is a gold miner who is involved in a risky profession to support his family. He cares for his wife, mother-in-law, and four children in this socio-political drama.

Cast

 * Dorel Vișan as Iacob
 * Cecilia Bârbora as Veturia
 * Ion Fiscuteanu as Trifan
 * Maria Seleș as Aspasia
 * Livia Baba as Bătrâna
 * Dinu Apetrei as Ilie Roșu
 * Florin Zamfirescu
 * Ion Besoiu
 * Constantin Cotimanis
 * Adrian Titieni as Inginerul
 * Valentin Uritescu

Awards

 * European Film Award for Best Actor - Dorel Vișan (nominated)