Photo of Corneliu Porumboiu
Photo of Corneliu Porumboiu

Corneliu Porumboiu

“I believe that the cinema shouldn’t only offer information; it can create a world through time and movement.”

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    WHEN EVENING FALLS ON BUCHAREST OR METABOLISM

    CORNELIU PORUMBOIU Romania, 2013

    Romanian New Wave director Corneliu Porumboiu turns his hilarious deadpan style to a behind-the-scenes look at moviemaking in Bucharest. This duet (or is it a duel?) between a director and actress is a clever self-critique about what matters in cinema, as well as a withering satire of masculine ego.

    THE SECOND GAME

    CORNELIU PORUMBOIU Romania, 2014

    Corneliu Porumboiu’s minimalist doc might feel as simple as chatting during a match, yet he creates a super-charged situation where audiences come to dissect the hidden meaning lurking behind the images. A captivating look at Romanian history, father-son relationships, and football.

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