Tag Archives: soap operas

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

Posted on October 14, 2026 by admin

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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from narco-thriller to musical soap opera and back (film: Emilia Pérez – Jacques Audiard, 2024)

Posted on November 4, 2024 by admin

Jacques Audiard has never disappointed me before. Many of his films have as their main theme (or one of the main themes) the search for identity and changes of identity. Many of the memorable characters in his films search for … Continue reading →

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a double soap opera by Geo Saizescu (Film: Iubire elenă – Geo Saizescu, 2012)

Posted on July 28, 2019 by admin

Fans of Romanian cinema and viewers who follow the movies coming from Romania have two good reasons to want to see “Iubire elenă” (“Greek Love”) made in 2012. This was the latest film by Geo Saizescu (1932-2013), a film director … Continue reading →

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