Cristian Mungiu

Romanian film director. Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival for 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days. Known for austere realism and long takes.

Won the Palme d'Or (Cannes, 2007) for 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days; noted for realist style and extended single takes.

Three DeBaser reviews focus on Mungiu's 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days: a bleak, realist depiction of a clandestine 1980s abortion in Romania. Critics note long takes, cold colors, uncompromising atmosphere and strong performances. The film won the Palme d'Or at Cannes.

For:arthouse film fans, students of Eastern European history, viewers interested in political and social cinema