Synopsis
A young woman, who struggles to receive a higher education and escape her dysfunctional family. An ambiguous sexual experience with an artist will spur her intention to fight the family’s violence.
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Directed by: Alina Grigore
Cast: Ioana Chițu, Vlad Ivanov, Ioana Flora, Mircea Silaghi, Mircea Postelnicu, Emil Mandanac, Robi Urs, Ioana Ilinca Neacșu, Ion Arcudeanu, Mircea Gheorghiu, Ionuț Achivoaie, Mihaela Perianu
Script: Alina Grigore
Producers: Gabi Suciu, Robi Urs
Cinematography by: Adrian Pădurețu
Edited by: Mircea Olteanu, Costi Zaharia
Sound: Ioan Filip
Year: 2021
Category: feature film
Genre: Drama
Duration: 85 minutes
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PLOT SUMMARY
Blue Moon follows the psychological journey of a young woman towards her process of dehumanization. In an attempt to pursue higher education and escape the violence of her dysfunctional family, lrina transforms from victim to aggressor as a result of the subtle aggression she must endure. An ambiguous sexual experience with an artist leads her to fight against any type of aggression and pursue her goal of running away to Bucharest.
AWARDS:
- San Sebastián International Film Festival
- Best Film Award
- Nominated RTVE-Otra Mirada
- Haifa International Film Festival – Nomination Best Debut Film
- Sofia International Film Festival – The Jury Prize in the Balkan competition
- Transylvania International Film Festival – Nominated for Best Feature Film
- Gopo Awards, Romania
- “Young Hope” Award
- Nomination Best Debut Film
- Nomination Best feature film
- Nomination Best Director
- Nomination Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Nomination Makeup and costumes
- Maremetraggio International Short Film Festival – The award for the best film
- Anonymous International Independent Film Festival – Nomination Best feature film
ARTICLES
- “Blue Moon”, the only Romanian film to win the grand prize at San Sebastian, in the almost 70 years of the festival – 2022 – zilesinopti.ro
- “Blue Moon”, by Alina Grigore, directorial debut awarded at San Sebastian – Dana Medar – aarc.ro
- Blue Moon. Forms of resistance – 2022 – Diana Smeu – filmsinframe.com
