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C Block Story

Directed by Cristian Nemescu

Marilena from P7

Directed by Cristian Nemescu
Screening on Film
  • C Block Story (Poveste la scara 'C')

    Directed by Cristian Nemescu.
    With Lucian Ciurariu, Maria Dinulescu, Alex Marginean.
    Romania, 2004, 35mm, color, 14 min.
    Romanian with English subtitles.
    Print source: Hi Film Productions

The commingling of life and love in a Romanian housing block is the
subject of Nemesu’s wonderful short film. With its sophisticated sound design, artful use of space and commanding performances, C Block Story marvelously displays Nemescu’s prodigious talent.

  • Marilena from P7

    Directed by Cristian Nemescu.
    With Aura Calarasu Madalina Ghitescu, Gabriel Huian.
    Romania, 2006, 35mm, color, 40 min.
    Romanian with English subtitles.
    Print source: Hi Film Productions

Nemescu’s accomplished featurette brings an element of magical realism to a funny yet heartfelt encounter between a precociously curious juvenile delinquent and an electrically charged prostitute.

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