June 16, 2021October 24, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Second Game, The (2014)

Porumboiu, Corneliu
2014, Corneliu Porumboiu, Documentary, Romania
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Football as cinema, if only barely, as the director and his father talk about the latter’s refereeing of the game, and by extension, Romania’s late ‘80s political history in this uneventful and uncompelling documentary.

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February 17, 2020 by Eternality Tan

Whistlers, The (2019)

Porumboiu, Corneliu
2019, Corneliu Porumboiu, Romania
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A Romanian crime-comedy noir of sorts with deadpan faces serving a tight if convoluted narrative about deceit and double-crossings.

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January 26, 2020January 24, 2023 by Eternality Tan

Treasure, The (2015)

Porumboiu, Corneliu
2015, Corneliu Porumboiu, Romania
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A low-key Romanian drama that struggles to find any kind of meaningful rhythm but is somewhat compensated by its droll tone and allegorical intent.

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Second Game, The (2014)

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