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Everybody in Our Family
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Wikipedia article
'Everybody in Our Family ' is a 2012 Romanian psychological thriller drama directed by Radu Jude.
Synopsis
Marius is a divorced man in his late thirties. His five-year-old daughter lives with her mother, her mother's new husband and parents, much to Marius' frustration. Every little thing Marius (erban Pavlu) does is meant to serve one purpose only: to make the intended trip to the seaside with his daughter Sofia come true. Little by little, and despite his attempts to face ever mounting troubles, Marius loses battle after battlewith his parents, his former mother-in-law, his ex-wife Otilia (Mihaela Srbu), and her new partner.
Director Radu Jude ('The Happiest Girl in the World', 'A Film for Friends') expands on the theme explored in his 2007 short 'Alexandra' in this bitterly ironic and intelligently choreographed drama. Marius erratic movements beautifully illustrate his state of confusion. He turns from victim to aggressor, and the scene of this sudden transition displays both raw energy and directorial mastery. Everything happens in the name of the family, which is exactly the thing that seems to matter the least to everybody.
Cast
* erban Pavlu as Marius Vizureanu
* Sofia Nicolaescu as Sofia Vizureanu
* Mihaela Srbu as Otilia
* Gabriel Spahiu as Aurel
* Tamara Buciuceanu-Botez as Coca
* Stela Popescu as Mrs. Vizureanu
* Alexandru Arinel as Mr. Vizureanu
* Adina Cristescu as pharmacist #1
* Andreea Boneag as pharmacist #2
* Silviu Mircescu as bodyguard
* Coca Bloos (voice) as neighbour
Awards
2012 Sarajevo Film Festival
*The Heart of Sarajevo Award for Best Film
2012 CinEast
*Grand Prix CinEast 2012
2012 Anonimul film festival
* Grand prix award for best feature film
References
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