- Actors: Anamaria Marinca, Vlad Ivanov, Laura Vasiliu, Alexandru Potocean, Luminita Gheorghiu
- Directors: Cristian Mungiu
- Writers: Cristian Mungiu, Razvan Radulescu
- Producers: Oleg Mutu, Cristian Mungiu, Alex Teodorescu, Daniel Burlac
- Format: NTSC
- Studio: Mongrel Media
- Release Date: Jun 17 2008
- Run Time: 113 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0016KCCHC
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #6,434 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
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When the flighty Gãbiþa decides to terminate her pregnancy - a crime in Romania from 1966 until 1989 - her fiercely loyal university dorm-mate and best friend, Otilia, accompanies her to a hotel room to be "helped" by one Mr. Bebe , the only black-market practitioner they can afford. When the foul Bebe requests something far more precious than money for his services, the girls descend into a harrowing journey of the soul that is nothing short of shattering. Taking place over a single Saturday in 1987, the film holds an enormous emotional gravitas. It evolves into a profound exploration not only of sorority in harsh times but of choices and responsibility when options are few.
Jay Weissberg, VARIETY
"Pitch perfect and brilliantly acted... a stunning achievement"
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5.0 out of 5 stars
the misunderstood masterpiece,
By Bogdan Tiganov (London, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 4 Months 3 Weeks and 2 Days (DVD)
This is not just the Romanian film on abortion.4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days is the story of two girls and their attempt to solve the problem of having an abortion in a totalitarian state where aborition was prohibited. The reason abortion was illegal, and people went to prison for attempting it, is because Ceausescu thought that Romania needed a bigger population because he gathered that a bigger population meant a more powerful state. Therefore, there was no contraception available and people had to make do with what they could. Now, what 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days shows, in a shockingly honest way, is that humanity can endure even the most degrading and inhuman of situations. Ironically, what this film is about is survival. The girls simply need to get on with their lives and survive. And you, the viewer, will witness their every thought and emotion etched on their faces. You will witness their struggles and decision-making moments. It's an inspiring piece, a visionary attempt. You cannot not be affected by watching it and hopefully, hopefully you will come out a better person for it. Bogdan Tiganov - author of Romanian For Sale and the soon to be released The Wooden Tongue Speaks Romanians: Contradictions & Realities
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
the misunderstood masterpiece,
By Bogdan Tiganov (London, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 4 Months 3 Weeks and 2 Days (DVD)
This is not just the Romanian film on abortion.4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days is the story of two girls and their attempt to solve the problem of having an abortion in a totalitarian state where aborition was prohibited. The reason abortion was illegal, and people went to prison for attempting it, is because Ceausescu thought that Romania needed a bigger population because he gathered that a bigger population meant a more powerful state. Therefore, there was no contraception available and people had to make do with what they could. Now, what 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days shows, in a shockingly honest way, is that humanity can endure even the most degrading and inhuman of situations. Ironically, what this film is about is survival. The girls simply need to get on with their lives and survive. And you, the viewer, will witness their every thought and emotion etched on their faces. You will witness their struggles and decision-making moments. It's an inspiring piece, a visionary attempt. You cannot not be affected by watching it and hopefully, hopefully you will come out a better person for it. Bogdan Tiganov - author of Romanian For Sale and the soon to be released The Wooden Tongue Speaks Romanians: Contradictions & Realities
4 of 10 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Wrong aspect ratio - sheeeesh!,
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This review is from: 4 Months 3 Weeks and 2 Days (DVD)
Like IFC, Mongrel Media have transferred this in the incorrect aspect ratio. the film was projected in 2.35:1 - this DVD is 1.78:1. Terrible.See DVDBeaver for more.
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