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Talent Cristian Mungiu

Crowd of people sitting in an indoor venue, some wearing coats and scarves, with a decorated Christmas tree visible in the background.
Review

R.M.N review – effortless brilliance

by David Jenkins

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu returns with a superb social realist western with its finger on the erratic pulse of Europe.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two men in casual shirts and beards standing behind a woman facing away from the camera.
Review

Graduation

by Trevor Johnston

Romania’s Cristian Mungiu returns with another understated (and excellent) social drama.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A group of women in traditional black clothing gathered around a table, eating a meal together.
Review

Beyond the Hills

by Anton Bitel

Palme d’Or winner Cristian Mungiu returns with a searing love story that riffs on both The Exorcist and Black Narcissus.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Three people in a kitchen, one man preparing food on a table with a pig nearby.
Review

Tales from the Golden Age

by Matt Bochenski

This anthology film is sly, wry, funny and illuminating.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect