Cristi Puiu

MMXX (2023)

Different portraits, four short stories, four moments in time capturing the wanderings of a few souls, stuck at the crossroads of History. ...

Hora staccato (2021)

On the night of 5th to 6th of May 1950, DGSP, the political police of the communist regime, which was recently installed with the help of the Red Army, arrested in Bucharest 69 former politicians, generals, secretaries of state, ministers and prime ministe ...

Malmkrog (2020)

Among the guests who come to the mansion of aristocratic landowner Nikolai over Christmas are a politician, a young countess, and a general with his wife. They dine and discuss topics such as progress and morality. As the debate becomes more heated, cultur ...

Sieranevada (2016)

Back from a professional trip to Paris, a neurologist at the pinnacle of his career has to pick up his wife so that they can attend a family meal to commemorate his father, who died a year before. At his mother's flat, the guests are waiting for the priest ...

The Bridges of Sarajevo (2014)

Thirteen European directors explore the theme of Sarajevo; what this city has represented in European history over the past hundred years, and what Sarajevo stands for today in Europe. These eminent filmmakers of different generations and origins offer exc ...

Three Interpretation Exercises (2013)

Three films based on Three Conversations by Russian writer and philosopher Vladimir Solovyov.The actors' 'exercises' develop into a minimalistic trilogy on cinema and literature, social and spiritual life, acting in film and in real life. ...

Aurora (2011)

A taciturn Romanian divorcee acquires a hunting rifle and initiates a killing spree. ...

Francesca (2009)

Wanting to follow the current trend, Francesca, a young teacher from Bucharest, is eager to emigrate to Italy. Unfortunately,whilst desperately seeking support from those nearest and dearest to her, various untold truths unravel. ...

Offset (2006)

The plot focuses on the lives of the soon to be married Stefan, a German working in Romania for a wealthy and eccentric printing company owner, Nicu Iorga and his soon-to-be bride Brîndușa, who is Nicu's secretary. ...

The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005)

After suffering terrible headaches and stomach cramps, Mr. Lăzărescu, a lonely 63 year-old man, calls for an ambulance, beginning one man's hellish journey through Bucharest hospitals in search of proper medical care. As the night unfolds, his health sta ...

Cigarettes and Coffee (2004)

The father, fired two years before retirement, wants to get rehired, requiring the support of his son. The action takes place in a restaurant in Bucharest. ...

Niki and Flo (2003)

In this very black comedy about ill-suited neighbors united by marriage, Niki is a former colonel in the Romanian army whose daughter is married to the son of Flo, an aging Bohemian who is full of schemes for the "new" Romania. As the young couple prepares ...

Stuff and Dough (2001)

A young man from Constanța who has his own business aims to expand, but he doesn't have the resources. ...

July 13 - July 19, 1998 Craiova, The Retirement Home (1998)

In the Romanian town of Craiova, five hundred elderly people are passing their days in a home, for which they pay with their paltry pensions. Every day looks the same, every activity is predictable. Even the people's complaints are part of the daily routin ...

25.12. Bucharest, North Railway Station (1996)

Before Breakfast (1995)

She gets up, makes breakfast. He's still asleep. Irritated, she launches into an interminable torrent of criticism of him. ...

Aurora (2011)

A taciturn Romanian divorcee acquires a hunting rifle and initiates a killing spree. ...

Cinemaguerilla (2009)

A documentary about the New Romanian Cinema. "Cinemaguerilla" brings together over 30 interviews with directors, producers, actors, film historians and critics about what unites and what separates the New Wave of Romanian films. ...