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Section: Discover & Explore: Balkan

If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle (2010) 15

Romania | 2010 | 94 min.

Silviu, a young man who has spent years in a youth penitentiary, is granted release. Before he can leave, his mother returns to Romania to bring his little brother to Italy with her, despite Silviu's objections. He meets a young woman, Ana, who is working on a research project in the prison and becomes interested in her. In desperation, Silviu resorts to violence and Ana becomes his hostage.

CountryRomania
Year2010
Duration94 min
Rating15
LanguageRomanian
SubtitleCzech
Directed by Florin Şerban
Director of Photography George Dascalescu
Edited by Sorin Baican, Catalin Cristutiu
Contact Tamasa Distribution

Biography

Romanian screenwriter and director. While studying film and philosophy, he made short films, commercials and TV shows. His debut was with the feature drama If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle (Eu când vreau să fluier, fluier, 2010), and also directed Box (2015) and Love 1. Dog (Dragoste 1: Câine, 2018).

Teenagers, Family, Crime, Drama, Romance