SIERANEVADA

SIERANEVADA, 2016

Romania | DCP, Color, 173’ | Romanian

Director:Cristi Puiu

Cast:Branescu Mimi, Dana Dogaru, Marian Ralea, Marin Grigore

Known for his film The Death of Mr Lăzărescu, director Cristi Puiu this time appears before us with Sieranevada, selected as the Romanian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89^th Academy Awards. Lary is forced to face his past and fears after a long and strange day with his extended family who gathered together to remember his late father. While there are certain high-strung moments at times, there is also some bonding between the relatives who are not used to spending time together at home, almost the only setting of the film. Meanwhile, the film’s successful cinematography allows the audience to feel themselves a part of the household. The fact that the guests, who somehow cannot lay their hands on the feast spread out on the table, drink wine on empty stomachs creates a recipe for disaster.