Acasa, My Home
Thought-Provoking Documentaries
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1h 26m
Directed by Radu Ciorniciuc • Documentary • 2020 • Romania, Germany • Romanian with English subtitles
Featuring Gica Enache, Vali Enache, Rica Enache
Winner of the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award for Cinematography at the Sundance Film Festival, this documentary follows a family with their roots in the wilderness who struggle to conform to modern civilization and stay united after they are forced to leave behind their unconventional life and move to the city.
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