Monthly Archives: October 2026

3 days, 3 one-shots, 1 telenovela (film: 3 zile în Septembrie – Tudor Giurgiu, 2026)

I am fascinated by films that employ the ‘one-shot’ technique. A select few—very few—of them are, in my opinion, masterpieces. These are films that combine technical expertise, flawless coordination, complex logistics, and actor dedication with a story where the technical … Continue reading →

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a shard of a broken mirror (film: Naza – Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, 2026)

“Naza,” the documentary by Israelis Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, is one of those films that many people have an opinion about, yet very few have actually seen. I finally managed to watch it, and now I can share my … Continue reading →

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CHANGE.WORLD: Inteligența Artificială (IA) – Vocea unui optimist autorizat

Jensen Huang – co-fondator, președinte și CEO al celei mai valoroase firme din lume, Nvidia – a fost omniprezent pe ecranele mici și mari în săptămânile care au trecut. După ce a primit un telefon în direct (ascultat pe speaker … Continue reading →

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clash of cultures (film: Fjord – Cristian Mungiu, 2026)

Cristian Mungiu does not shy away from bringing complex and controversial phenomena and events to the screen. He did so in ‘4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days‘—the film that launched his international career and earned him his first Palme … Continue reading →

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between Dr. Strangelove and SNL (film: Digger – Alejandro G. Iñárritu, 2026)

In ‘Digger‘, we have the first major contender for multiple Academy Awards at the 2027 ceremony. I make this prediction not only because the Mexican director Alejandro G. Iñárritu is a master of these accolades—with four already on his shelf—but … Continue reading →

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vaudeville on screen (film: Amoureux de ma femme – Daniel Auteuil, 2018)

I couldn’t resist the temptation to watch a film that brings together such a formidable cast—Gérard Depardieu, Sandrine Kiberlain, and Adriana Ugarte, alongside Daniel Auteuil, who also directs. The screenplay is penned by the successful French playwright and screenwriter Florian … Continue reading →

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