860 Romanian Films to Stream Now

They May Still Be Alive Today

2021 • 74 min

Clara is determined to find love, so she sets out to create her own romance with Vlad. However, she's searching for a true partner, while he's content with any relationship. She dreams of a fairytale, but he's simply a man.

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Uppercase Print

2020 • 128 min

In 1981, uppercase chalk slogans began appearing in public areas of Botoşani, Romania. The messages called for freedom, referenced democratic changes in other Eastern Bloc countries, or simply requested better food. Mugur Călinescu, then a student, orchestrated the slogans, and…

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The Storm

1960 • 81 min

As Nazi troops retreat from Romania, they must be contained in a Western town to allow strategic trains to depart the station.

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Gently Was Anastasia Passing

1980 • 95 min

Drama, War

In 1944, a peaceful town on the Danube River is under German occupation, with collaborators hiding in plain sight and war creating deep divisions. A group of young men decide to join the partisans and fight back. Their actions turn…

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A Winter Night's Dream

1980 • 103 min

Comedy, Romance

This 1980s romantic comedy is a remake of a popular 1946 film. It tells the charming story of a famous writer and his unexpected new love. The author is sophisticated, mature, tall, and handsome, having attracted many admirers. A young…

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Captain's Ion Arrow

1973 • 82 min

In 1462, the Ottoman Turks were angered by Wallachian Prince Vlad the Impaler's plan to overthrow him and install Prince Radu the Handsome as a substitute ruler.

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White Darkness

1982 • 99 min

In a rural village, a mother desperately tries to prevent her son from marrying the woman he loves. He turns to a local cult leader for assistance, who advises her to use a specially prepared wine.

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The High schoolers

1986 • 96 min

This is the story of two tenth-grade students, Mihai and Dana. Mihai, a newcomer to a Bucharest high school, finds his love for philosophy and mathematics overshadowed by romance with Dana, a dedicated chess player. Their relationship unfolds naturally, but…

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Beside Me

2018 • 84 min

The morning after the Colectiv Club fire in Romania, a subway train is stranded between stations.

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Why Me?

2015 • 125 min

Cristian, a promising young prosecutor, attempts to build a case against a respected senior colleague suspected of corruption. He struggles with the difficult choice between advancing his career and upholding what he knows is right. As he investigates deeper, Cristian…

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With the Gypsy Girls

2012 • 62 min

Gavrilescu, a 49-year-old piano teacher feeling defeated, accidentally leaves a student's sheet music behind. In the heat, he walks to retrieve it, finding himself drawn to a nearby walnut garden. Men on the streetcar had been discussing the garden's history…

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The Bone Srewn Road

1980 • 116 min

Adventure, History, Western

In a corrupt and oppressive Romania, Margelatu, a notorious criminal known for evading the authorities, unexpectedly chooses to help the local resistance movement. The film explores a world where morality is challenged and loyalties shift, examining the power struggle between…

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Selfie

2014 • 123 min

Two days before their final exams, Yasmine, Roxi, and Ana escape to the coast to enjoy themselves.

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Art

2014 • 19 min

A 14-year-old girl auditions for a film role depicting a sexually abused sex worker, leading the director to attempt to justify the controversial part to her mother by explaining its artistic merit.

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An Unforgettable Summer

1994 • 82 min

In 1925 Romania, Marie-Therese Von Debretsy rejects the advances of her husband's superior officer. Consequently, the family is transferred to a harsh and perilous outpost on the border between Bulgaria and Romania, where their relationship and their sense of humanity…

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Puiul

1973 • 9 min

*Puiul* is a wordless Romanian animated art film.

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Don't Get Me Wrong

2007 • 50 min

This film offers a look into the everyday experiences of people living in a Romanian psychiatric hospital.

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The Immortals

1974 • 103 min

A group of men journey across Europe, striving to return home and revive the vision of a unified Romania that Mihai Viteazul once championed.

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Cartier

2001 • 94 min

A story set in Romania, involving illegal drugs and criminal activity.

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Eagle 101

1957 • 81 min

This is a love story with elements of espionage. A young pilot's vulnerability makes him susceptible to foreign agents because of his love. Based on the novel "Zbor de noapte" (Night Flight) by Nicolae Tăutu. This marks Ion Besoiu's acting…

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#Selfie 69

2016 • 116 min

Romance, Comedy, Action

Roxi, Yasmine, and Ana have been inseparable since childhood, but their friendship is tested when they make a reckless bet. The three friends compete to see who can get married within three days. This impulsive challenge sets off a chain…

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Mult mai de preț e iubirea

1982 • 78 min

After repeated failures to gain admission to college, a young woman unexpectedly wins a significant amount of money in the Lottery. She uses the winnings to travel to Bucharest, hoping to discover who she is.

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In Our Village

1951 • 66 min

The film depicts a Romanian village deeply split by the arrival of collectivization. Intense arguments erupted between villagers who supported and opposed the new system, escalating to violence and ultimately, murder.

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Mirror

1994 • 160 min

Set in Romania during World War II, the film centers on the Royal Coup that overthrew Ion Antonescu, the country's Axis-allied leader. The story follows the events of August 23rd, 1944, when Antonescu was deposed. It also explores other significant…

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The Silver Mask

1985 • 108 min

Agatha Slatineanu and the supposed banker Troianoff steal a treasure from the boyar Valcu. Valcu had been saving the gold to secure the throne. But Margelatu recovers the gold for the "Brotherhood."

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The Turquoise Necklace

1986 • 92 min

When a Viennese banker and his daughter are kidnapped, a diplomatic crisis looms, potentially leading to Austrian military intervention. Margelatu intervenes to resolve the situation and uncover the truth.

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Crumbled Citadel

1957 • 114 min

Based on the play by Horia Lovinescu, this film portrays a middle-class family navigating the rise of communism. The story explores how various family members respond to the changing times, each choosing their own path.

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Divorț... din dragoste

1992 • 100 min

A newly married couple's privacy is shattered when the Housing Authority issues a bizarre order, requiring them to give up a room in their apartment to a stranger. The only way to maintain their independence is to divorce. However, their…

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Galax Man-Doll

1984 • 72 min

Galax is a robotic figure, built from wood and computer parts to resemble a man. He seems to gain life and becomes romantically interested in Marie, a student. This raises concerns for the university.

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I Made You, I Kill You

2016 • 14 min

Badelita offers a poignant and unsettling look back at his difficult childhood in rural Romania, presented as a deeply personal cinematic memoir.

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WebSiteStory

2010 • 82 min

In a world saturated with teenage video content shared online, eighteen-year-old Laura spends a night out at a club with her friend Mira.

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Several Conversations About a Very Tall Girl

2018 • 70 min

Two young women start talking about a mutual acquaintance, a past relationship shared with both of them. As they become closer, their differences become more apparent: one seeks connection and love from a sheltered life, while the other remains hidden.…

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The Making of the World

1971 • 104 min

In the aftermath of 1948's nationalization, a young woman from a working-class background becomes drawn to the world of a horse breeder. Their relationship deteriorates when she witnesses his cruel treatment of the horses, who he kills instead of releasing…

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Let It Rip

2016 • 9 min

Soare is a musician struggling with a lack of inspiration, partly due to his frequent cannabis use. Feeling overwhelmed by his chaotic life, he starts writing a guide to navigate moments when reality feels distorted. As he experiences increasingly surreal…

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For Motherland

1977 • 192 min

During the Russo-Turkish War of 1877, Romania joins Russia and declares its independence from the Ottoman Empire.

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Yellow Rose

1982 • 102 min

The second film in the "Margelatu" series follows Margelatu and his companions as they continue their journey. After navigating a series of challenges, they successfully bring weapons purchased in Vienna to Romania. The weapons were funded by the sale of…

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The Mysteries of Bucharest

1983 • 97 min

Wallachia, centered in Bucharest (now part of Romania), is on the brink of revolution in 1848. Secret societies plot to overthrow Prince Gheorge Bibescu, smuggling weapons and organizing popular uprisings. This initial revolt in Bucharest sparks the 1848 Revolution, a…

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Everything is Paid

1987 • 86 min

Margelatu uncovers and thwarts an Austrian scheme by posing as a French revolutionary envoy from Alphonse de Lamartine and infiltrating the Fratia organization.

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Proud Heritage

1989 • 136 min

In 1394, King Mircea the Elder, ruler of Wallachia, weighs the potential outcomes of forming an alliance with either Poland or the Ottoman Turks.

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A Movie with a Charming Girl

1966 • 96 min

Ruxandra, a recent graduate, is determined to become an actress, believing she can succeed through charisma rather than skill.

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A Night in Tokoriki

2016 • 18 min

The village gathers at the makeshift nightclub "Tokoriki" for Gianina's 18th birthday celebration. Her boyfriend and Alin prepare a truly unforgettable surprise gift for her.

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A simple movie

2008 • 74 min

Smiley must choose between friendship and international fame in a single day. An American talent scout offers him a career in the U.S., but the price is leaving his band, Simplu. His bandmates are hurt and disapprove, making the decision…

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Unfinished House

1964 • 74 min

Sandu, a womanizer, asks a friend to accompany him while he pursues a new romantic interest. Their planned few hours together unexpectedly extends into several days, and they begin to form a deeper connection. Valeria Seciu makes her acting debut…

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Mireasma ploilor târzii

1984 • 70 min

Geologist Paul Vasiliu returns to his village and uncovers valuable minerals while working on irrigation projects. He must now persuade the villagers to delay their long-held dream of irrigation while the potential economic value of the mineral deposits is assessed.…

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Melodii la Costinesti

1983 • 75 min

The film follows a light music band as they navigate various challenges in their pursuit of being chosen to perform at the Costinesti Labor Festival.

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The Kidnapping of the Maidens

1968 • 95 min

In 19th century Wallachia, Ottoman Turkish warbands routinely cross the Danube to raid the territory, encountering little resistance from the ruling Phanariote dynasty.

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Evening Guests

1976 • 75 min

Two couriers from a remote camp attempt to contact the communists, but only one should have arrived. One of them is an imposter sent by the Germans.

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Silent Wedding

2008 • 87 min

Comedy, Drama, History

In a small Romanian village during the Communist era, a young couple's wedding plans are disrupted when Joseph Stalin dies the night before their ceremony. As a result, they are forced to marry in silence.

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Happy Funerals

2013 • 90 min

Three heavy drinkers – a Romanian, a Russian, and a Bulgarian – are drowning their sorrows in vodka at "The Happy Immigrant," a bar owned by a Turk. The bar is populated by immigrants who came to Romania seeking opportunity.…

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Ivan Turbincă

1996 • 67 min

Inspired by Ion Creangă's story, Ivan Turbinca, a veteran soldier, is granted a wish by God for a good deed. He asks for the ability to control his whirlpool, to hold anything he desires within it. With the phrase "Pasol…

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Mamaia

1967 • 84 min

On her wedding day, Nana visits a hairdresser in Mamaia, a lively Black Sea resort in Romania. She enjoys herself meeting a group of cheerful rock-and-roll musicians. However, the question remains: what about her fiancé?

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Iancu Jianu, Tax Collector

1981 • 99 min

The film follows Iancu Jianu, who finds himself conflicted between returning to his rural origins to join the peasant uprising and continuing his work for the wealthy elite, operating outside the law.

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Iancu Jianu, Outlaw

1981 • 95 min

Set between 1788 and 1843, the film depicts a turbulent period in Wallachia under the oppressive rule of the Phanariot regime. Amidst widespread injustice, the young Iancu Jianu emerges as a symbol of resistance, challenging abuses of power. Alongside his…

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The Green Grass of Home

1977 • 90 min

Frustrated by workplace compromises, a university professor leaves his city life behind. He returns to his hometown, a place he hasn't visited in years.

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Steps in the Sky

1977 • 84 min

Ion leads a team installing high-voltage power lines in the mountains. He finds a design flaw that threatens the lives of many people. The chief designer, Valeria, is his ex-girlfriend from when they were teenagers.

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The Ivory Aigrette

1987 • 68 min

Two pioneering teams compete for the coveted ivory aigrette, the prestigious shooter's trophy.

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Owners of stars

2001

This is a story about a young engineer navigating life during a period of significant societal change. After losing her job due to company restructuring, she struggles to survive in a society undergoing prolonged transition. She encounters unfair challenges as…

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The Uprising

1966 • 100 min

This is a straightforward social drama set against a backdrop of long-standing poverty and injustice. Peasants rise up against the landowners, the wealthy elite, and the police. The situation escalates when a peasant woman is sexually assaulted by a wealthy…

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Date Night

2017 • 17 min

Andrei works at a car wash but loses his job after a string of mishaps. This is a major problem for him, as he's about to get married. Back home, he and his fiancée argue, and Andrei fabricates a story…

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Exam

2003 • 90 min

In 1970s Romania, a young man's life is upended when he's arrested and charged with a grave offense. Released after a few years, he's haunted by the ordeal and determined to uncover the truth about what really happened.

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The Carpathian Castle

1981 • 68 min

In late 19th-century Transylvania, a revolutionary escaping Imperial authorities travels to Italy and encounters a captivating soprano. She subsequently vanishes under unexplained circumstances.

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Chirița în Iași

1988 • 77 min

Chirita, a woman focused on securing advantageous marriages for her daughters, travels to Iasi in search of more suitable matches than those offered by the local boyars. Her efforts lead to a series of comical situations: misunderstandings, chases, disguises, swooning,…

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Cucoana Chirița

1986 • 86 min

Life at Bârzoi Manor is about to change. Chirița, the lady of the house, announces her imminent return from Paris. Her time in the city has broadened her perspective, and the family, along with the household staff, must adapt to…

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Chirița în provincie

1985

This two-act musical comedy is set at a country manor house. The primary location is Chirita Barzoi's house, situated on the left. To the right is a set depicting a grassy outdoor area, resembling a couch. A fence and gate…

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Ana and the Thief

1981 • 94 min

After a prison sentence, a young man is released back into society. He is then placed under the guidance of communist officials who aim to rehabilitate him.

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Liviu's Dream

2004 • 39 min

Haunted by a bizarre dream and a persistent sense of unease, Liviu views his life with weary acceptance. His journey towards clarity may begin with the arrival of his newborn child.

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Accident

1977 • 94 min

Three young men take a borrowed car into the rain. Their first accident, involving a girl, triggers a city-wide chase by the police. The race ends tragically with a further serious incident and another injury. Escape becomes their only option.…

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Ciprian Porumbescu

1973 • 150 min

The film portrays the patriotic and tragic life of Romanian composer Ciprian Porumbescu.

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Streets Have Memories

1962 • 81 min

Set during World War II, a writer encounters a young woman and man engaged in clandestine activities to oppose the ruling fascist government.

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The Convoy

1981 • 78 min

In Romania during World War II, a fascist prison warden assumes control of a prison. He schemes to murder communist prisoners by staging a fake escape during their transfer to a different prison.

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The Teacher's Correspondence

1966 • 70 min

A teacher's life is thrown into chaos when he's audited for owning two buffalo – animals he never acquired. A bizarre bureaucratic error traps him in a nightmarish situation, preventing him from resolving the false claim.

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Oil

1977 • 101 min

Action, Adventure

A team of experts, including an American oil-field firefighter, is sent to the Sahara Desert to stop a huge oil field fire. The firefighter must overcome not only the flames but also powerful greed and corruption that endanger the mission…

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A Bomb Was Stolen

1962 • 72 min

This Romanian science-fiction spy-comedy tells a story through action and visual humor, not dialogue. It uses farce, satire, and surreal elements to playfully dismantle the spy thriller genre. The plot centers on an accidental discovery: a nuclear suitcase bomb. This…

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Constantin and Elena

2009 • 97 min

A loving elderly couple cherishes each day while quietly acknowledging life's inevitable end. This is their story, told primarily through visuals, captured by their grandson, who remains a silent observer.

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Vlashins' Leaving

1982 • 108 min

In 18th century Transylvania, under Hapsburg rule, the Romanian shepherds of Vlașini endure oppression and injustice from the imperial authorities. They are compelled to abandon their homes or pay tribute to the German population of Hermannstadt for allowing them to…

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Comoara din Vadul Vechi

1965 • 86 min

In 1947 Moldavia, Prisac's relentless pursuit of wealth alienates his village. This is based on the novel "La Răzeși" by Valeriu Emil Galan.

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Lust for Gold

1974 • 86 min

A psychological drama set in a mining town in the Apuseni mountains. The pursuit of gold fuels cruelty, murder, and madness as the townspeople succumb to their darker impulses.

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Codine

1963 • 98 min

In turn-of-the-century Bucharest, a former convict named Codine lives by force in a poverty-stricken slum. After serving a ten-year sentence for killing a friend, he returns to his mother, whose extreme frugality deeply irritates him. A young boy idolizes Codine…

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Glissando

1982 • 165 min

Set in 1930s Romania, the film follows a compulsive gambler whose mental state deteriorates. The director uses his breakdown to reflect broader societal issues. While seeking luck at the casino, the gambler befriends an elderly man who consistently brings him…

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Chinese Lanterns

2015 • 17 min

In a stunning garden setting, three individuals face difficult decisions.

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Betrayal

1993 • 103 min

In post-war Bucharest, a young Romanian poet is arrested for writing an article criticizing Stalinist crimes. To survive, he makes the difficult choice to become a hostage of the very regime that imprisoned him.

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Asphalt Tango

1996 • 100 min

Driven by desperation, a husband pursues a bus filled with attractive women traveling to Paris.

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Capul de zimbru

1996 • 52 min

A film based on a short story by Vasile Voiculescu. In World War II, a Romanian army unit finds itself isolated in an unusual landscape and visited by a German general. The disappearance of a valuable 19th-century postage stamp –…

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Sunday Morning

2015 • 20 min

The film explores five different breakup scenarios, presented as miniature, personal catastrophes. It's a series of stories examining the emotional fallout of these relationships, framed as small-scale disasters.

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Seven Months Later

2016 • 25 min

A picture-perfect home. A seemingly ideal marriage. An idyllic Sunday morning.

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Love Is a Story

2015 • 107 min

In a quaint Transylvanian town just before Christmas, Sebastian and Aprilia begin a sweet romance. But their idyllic time is complicated by the influence of three men with distinct personalities. Aprilia must navigate the complexities of growing up while following…

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Încrederea

1986

Andrei, an ambitious young man, travels to the capital to demonstrate his independence to his family. He takes on a job and diligently fulfills his responsibilities until, due to his naivete, he becomes implicated in a murder.

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Fatally Injured by Love of Life

1983 • 80 min

In 1934, two men become involved with an underground movement.

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War in the Kitchen

2001 • 81 min

During the March 1990 unrest in Tg. Mures, a Romanian soldier deserts and seeks refuge at a military base. There, he develops a romantic relationship with the cantoner's daughter, facing opposition from the Hungarian personnel stationed there.

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I do not know which Maria

2016 • 20 min

A man is in a hotel room when he receives an unexpected visitor.

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Enigmele se explica in zori

1987 • 70 min

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Iubire elenă

2012 • 100 min

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Terente: The King of Swamps

1995 • 82 min

Set in early 20th-century Eastern Romania, the film follows a notorious outlaw who, like the legendary Bonnie and Clyde, commanded a devoted following throughout the Danube Delta region.

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Second Look

2015 • 22 min

Radu and Mădălina, deeply in love, are traveling to her parents' house. During their journey, they offer a ride to a fellow traveler, who quickly becomes a friend.

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Hello! How Are You?

2010 • 102 min

Musician Gabriel and dry-cleaning owner Gabriela feel disconnected from each other, living separate lives. However, those around them are constantly sexually charged. Their teenage son, a self-proclaimed high school heartthrob with aspirations in the adult film industry, provides humorous narration…

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The Man Next to You

1962 • 90 min

A young engineer travels to Bucharest for a brief period and reunites with the woman he's loved since their college days. They marry, and she chooses to put her career aside to move with him to a major project in…

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By the Rails

2016 • 88 min

After a year working out of town, a husband returns home and tries to reconnect with his wife, who now feels emotionally distant. He spends a night attempting to bridge the gap between them.

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Far from Here

2017 • 93 min

A young couple faces difficulties maintaining their marriage while living abroad.

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Snow, Tea and Love

2021 • 115 min

Three friends find themselves in prison after a series of unfortunate events. While incarcerated, they plot an escape, and with the assistance of a local mobster, they successfully break free. They then begin planning their next heist, but unexpectedly acquire…

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Last Night of Love

1980 • 100 min

Drama, War

In 1916, as Romania prepares for war with Austria-Hungary, Lieutenant Tudor Gheorghiu is stationed on the border, longing for news from his wife Lena while struggling with suspicion and jealousy in their marriage. After his grandfather's death, Andrei Nicolau, a…

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