---
title: "The Protar Affair"
year: 1956
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-protar-affair-1956"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 199216
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Protar Affair (1956) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-protar-affair-1956

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Protar Affair is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Comedy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A university lecturer becomes entangled in a blackmail scheme tied to a powerful businessman's grain market plot."

### Why Watch
- features a 1956 release date
- entered into the 1956 Cannes Film Festival

### Caveats & Content Note
- has a brief synopsis with limited plot details
- run time is under an hour and a half
- Tone & Suitability: This is a comedy film that touches on a blackmail case and business schemes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, romanian, classic, 1950s

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the title of the film?
The title of the film is The Protar Affair.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 1956, with a release date listed as October 5, 1956, in Romania.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Haralambie Boros.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
The film is categorized as a comedy.

### Q: Did the film participate in any festivals?
Yes, it was entered into the 1956 Cannes Film Festival.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Protar Affair — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/199216)
- [The Protar Affair - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Protar_Affair)

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