The time to catch 4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days has passed, but there is still plenty of Romanian Cinema to discover. The Harvard Film Archive had a series on Romanian directors and although we wont be able to get our hands on much -- unless you live in New York or Chicago -- their list is very comprehensive. The Death of Mr. Lazarescu and 12:08 to Bucharest are both available through Netflix. Most of these films have a realistic and washed out look, don’t approach them with glossy desires. They are strong character pieces that center around conversation and movement rather than plot. Regardless of how you feel – in 4 months you’re headed for a breakdown of emotion – you will feel something. If you don’t, I apologize. It’s not my fault you have no soul.
4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
The Harvard Film Archive
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