The Chuck Norris vs. Communism documentary, directed by Romanian Ilinca Calugareanu, was selected in the World Cinema Documentary Competition at next year’s Sundance Festival.

The UK/Germany/Romania film will have its world premiere at the festival and will compete with 11 other documentaries, such as The Amina Profile – directed by Sophie Deraspe, Censored Voices – directed by Mor Loushy, The Chinese Mayor – directed by Hao Zhou, Dark Horse- directed by Louise Osmond and Dreamcatcher – directed by Kim Longinotto.

“In 1980s Romania, thousands of Western films smashed through the Iron Curtain, opening a window to the free world for those who dared to look. A black market VHS racketeer and courageous female translator brought the magic of film to the masses and sowed the seeds of a revolution,” reads the Romanian movie presentation on Sundance.org.

Sundance is a film festival dedicated to the independent cinema, which takes place annually in Utah, U.S. The 2015 edition will take place between January 22 and February 1.

Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com

(photo source: chuck norris vc communism on facebook)