Cristi Puiu

Cristi Puiu is a Romanian film director and screenwriter often associated with the Romanian New Wave. His films use naturalistic performances and realist narratives to examine social and institutional issues.

Puiu is publicly known as a leading figure of contemporary Romanian cinema; his films (including La morte del signor Lazarescu, Aurora and Sieranevada) are noted for their realism, long takes and interest in social critique, particularly toward public institutions.

A reflective, appreciative review of Cristi Puiu's La morte del signor Lazarescu highlighting its documentary-like realism, social-critique of the healthcare system, and vivid performances. The reviewer situates the film within the Romanian New Wave and praises its emotional impact and formal restraint.

For:Art-house film fans, students of European cinema, viewers interested in social realism and institutional critique.