Romanian writer and director Cristian Mungiu returns with another drama exploring faith and friendship. A young woman returns to Romania to lure her former friend and lover from a convent but her plan backfires with tragic consequences. Mungiu examines the bonds of friendship and faith in this austere chamber drama with a strong political view. Newcomers Cosmina Stratan and Cristina Flutur give solid performances as the leads. 1001 Films' coverage of the 65th Festival de Cannes.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Beyond the Hills
Romanian writer and director Cristian Mungiu returns with another drama exploring faith and friendship. A young woman returns to Romania to lure her former friend and lover from a convent but her plan backfires with tragic consequences. Mungiu examines the bonds of friendship and faith in this austere chamber drama with a strong political view. Newcomers Cosmina Stratan and Cristina Flutur give solid performances as the leads. 1001 Films' coverage of the 65th Festival de Cannes.
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