ROMANIA · 2015

Aferim!

Radu Jude
Romanian New Wave slavery infidelity pursuit and chase 19th century eastern europe social hierarchy
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Set in early 19th century Wallachia, Romania, a policeman, Costandin, is hired by a nobleman to find a Gypsy slave who has run away from his estate after having an affair with his wife.

Year2015
CountryRomania
DirectorRadu Jude
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