Country: Romania

Direction Liviu Ciulei

Cast Victor Rebengiuc · Anna Széles · Stefan Ciubotarasu · György Kovács

Synopsis Forest of the Hanged (1964) is a gripping historical drama directed by Liviu Ciulei, based on a novel by Liviu Rebreanu. The film made its debut at the Cannes Film Festival in 1965, where it earned the Best Director award....

Direction Stere Gulea

Cast Victor Rebengiuc · Luminita Gheorghiu · Gina Patrichi · Dorel Visan

Synopsis The Moromete Family (1988) follows the intricate tapestry of a family's life, weaving together a multitude of themes. The narrative delves into the complexities of familial bonds, exploring the challenges of marriage, the intricacies of financial burdens such as taxes,...

Direction Gabriel Liiceanu · Sorin Iliesiu

Direction Radu Jude

Cast Ioana Iacob · Alexandru Dabija · Alex Bogdan · Ion Rizea

Synopsis I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians (2018) follows the journey of a young artist tasked with recreating a pivotal historical moment from 1941. This event involved the Romanian Army's execution of ethnic cleansing operations...

Direction Tom Barton-Humphreys

Synopsis Untamed Romania (2018) offers a distinctive cinematic journey, unveiling the untouched allure of Romania in its purest form—unspoiled, enchanting, yet delicate. The documentary captures the essence of a land where nature's grandeur and cultural heritage coexist in a delicate balance,...

Direction Sergiu Nicolaescu

Cast Amza Pellea · Gheorghe Dinica · Ernest Maftei · Ioana Pavelescu

Synopsis The Punishment (1976) follows the journey of a former soldier and ex-convict who, after World War I, finds himself shunned and mistrusted upon his return to his village. His own wife, along with the rest of the community, turns against...

Direction Cristian Mungiu

Cast Anamaria Marinca · Vlad Ivanov · Laura Vasiliu · Alexandru Potocean

Synopsis 4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days (2007) unfolds in Romania during the waning days of the Communist regime. Otilia and Gabita, two university students sharing a dormitory room, face a daunting challenge. Gabita, who is pregnant, seeks an illegal...

Direction Alexander Nanau

Synopsis Collective (2019) delves into the aftermath of the devastating fire at the Colectiv Club in Bucharest on October 30, 2015, which resulted in the loss of 65 young lives and left many others injured. The film chronicles the public outcry...

Direction Cristi Puiu

Cast Ioan Fiscuteanu · Luminita Gheorghiu · Mimi Branescu · Dana Dogaru

Synopsis The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005) follows the journey of a 63-year-old man named Mr. Lazarescu, who resides in an apartment building with his three feline companions, Nusu, Mirandolina, and Fritz. After the loss of his wife eight years prior...

Direction Bogdan Muresanu

Cast Adrian Vancica · Nicoleta Hancu · Emilia Dobrin · Iulian Postelnicu

Synopsis The New Year That Never Came (2024) unfolds against the backdrop of Romania's tumultuous 1989 revolution, where the lives of six individuals converge amidst the chaos of protests and personal turmoil. As the country teeters on the edge of change,...

Direction Nae Caranfil

Cast Mircea Diaconu · Gheorghe Dinica · Mara Nicolescu · Viorica Voda

Synopsis Philanthropy (Filantropica) (2002) follows the story of Ovidiu, a dedicated high-school educator who seeks additional income to supplement his earnings. His life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon an unconventional method to generate extra cash, leading him down...

Direction Radu Jude

Cast Serban Pavlu · Sofia Nicolaescu · Gabriel Spahiu · Mihaela Sirbu

Synopsis Everybody in Our Family (2012) centers around Marius, a man in his late thirties navigating life post-divorce. His young daughter, Sofia, resides with her mother, a circumstance that leaves Marius feeling deeply frustrated. When Marius arrives to take Sofia on...

Direction Radu Ciorniciuc

Cast Vali Enache · Gica Enache · Niculina Nedelcu · Rica Enache

Synopsis Acasa, My Home (2020) chronicles the extraordinary journey of the Enache family, consisting of nine children and their parents, who spent two decades residing in a makeshift shelter within the untamed wilderness of Bucharest Delta. This unique urban natural reserve,...

Direction Nae Caranfil

Cast Marius Florea Vizante · Ovidiu Niculescu · Mirela Zeta · Vasile Albinet

Synopsis The Rest is Silence (2007) is a cinematic journey set in 1911-12, focusing on the collaboration between Romanian movie director Grigore Brezianu and financial magnate Leon Popescu. Together, they embarked on creating a monumental 2-hour film titled "Romania's Independence," a...

Direction Andrei Gruzsniczki

Cast Sorin Leoveanu · Ofelia Popii · Florin Piersic Jr. · Virgil Ogasanu

Synopsis Quod erat demonstrandum (2013) is set in Romania during the mid-1980s, focusing on Sorin (Sorin Leoveanu), a brilliant mathematician whose professional growth is hindered by his lack of affiliation with the Communist party. Sorin's life takes a dramatic turn when...

Direction Emanuel Parvu

Cast Bogdan Dumitrache · Laura Vasiliu · Valeriu Andriuta · Adrian Titieni

Synopsis Three Kilometres to the End of the World (2024) unfolds in a tightly-knit, traditional Danube Delta village, where a young man's exploration of his sexual identity clashes with the deeply ingrained customs and expectations of his family and community. As...

Direction Cristian Mungiu

Cast Cosmina Stratan · Cristina Flutur · Valeriu Andriuta · Dana Tapalaga

Synopsis Beyond the Hills (2012) is a poignant drama that revolves around the deep bond between two young women who shared their formative years in an orphanage. The narrative unfolds as Alina journeys from Germany back to her homeland of Romania,...

Direction Bogdan Muresanu

Cast Mircea Andreescu · Ioana Flora · Gabriela Hamzescu · Luca Toma

Synopsis The Christmas Gift (S) (2018) follows a father whose peaceful evening is abruptly disrupted when his son's letter to Santa Claus sets off a chain of thrilling and unexpected events. The father finds himself entangled in a series of high-stakes...

Direction Anca Damian

Synopsis Crulic - The Path to Beyond (2011) is an animated documentary feature that delves into the life of Crulic, a 33-year-old Romanian man who met his end in a Polish prison during a hunger strike. The narrative is brought to...

Direction Sergiu Nicolaescu

Cast Amza Pellea · Ion Besoiu · Olga Tudorache · Irina Gardescu

Synopsis Michael the Brave (1970) is a sweeping historical drama that chronicles the rule of Mihai Pätrascu, famously known as "Michael the Brave," from 1593 to 1601. The film portrays the prince's ambitious efforts to unite the three principalities of Transalpine...