Current Romanian Cinema Series 2024

The Romanian film series in Barcelona presents a selection of the most recent productions from an internationally recognised cinematography, reflecting the complexity of contemporary Romanian society. The five selected films address local issues, such as the legacy of communism, and global issues, including the coronavirus pandemic and labour exploitation.

In «MMXX», directed by Cristi Puiu, four stories intertwine, all related to the pandemic. «Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World», by Radu Jude, offers a satire of capitalism and the corporate world, while «Carbon», by Ion Bors, humorously addresses the Transnistrian war of the 1990s. «Man and Dog», by Stefan Constantinescu, and «Men of Deeds», by Paul Negoescu, explore marginalisation and corruption in Romanian society, reflecting the struggles of foreign workers and personal failures.

The series is completed by the documentary «Autobiografía lui Nicolae Ceausescu» (2010) by Andrei Ujica, which commemorates 35 years since the dictator’s death and the fall of communism in Romania. This series offers a deep and critical view of today’s Romanian reality.