Introduction

Abstract

This book takes a look at Romania's film history in an attempt to explain and analyze those aspects that have shaped and made it relatively unique today. The period covered runs for roughly a century, from the difficult beginnings of the Romanian film industry in 1911 to some very recent productions. Some general chapters concentrate on periods and trends, while many others are dedicated to specific directors who have been influential upon the development and positioning of Romanian film at home and abroad: Dan Piţa, Mircea Daneliuc, Lucian Pintilie, Nae Caranfil, Cristian Mungiu and other important representatives of the Romanian New Wave. The book also contains additional information regarding Romanian migrant and diasporic film artists, with a particular focus on Radu Gabrea, a director whose versatile career spans from the early 1970s to the present.