Francesca

Year: 
2009
Genre: 
Drama
Plot summary: 

Wanting to follow the current trend, Francesca, a young teacher from Bucharest, is eager to emigrate to Italy. Unfortunately,whilst desperately seeking support from those nearest and dearest to her, various untold truths unravel.
Written by Anonymous

Francesca is a young kindergarten teacher whose dream is to immigrate to Italy. Searching for a better life, Francesca is ready to overcome any obstacles, even the worries and the doubtfulness of the people closest to her. The plan is that her boyfriend, Mita, should join her in Italy as soon as he closes the small business he runs. Things take an unfortunate turn, painful truths come to light and priorities change.
Written by Mandragora Movies

Release date: 
Friday, November 27, 2009
Director: 
Bobby Paunescu
Writer: 
Bobby Paunescu
Cinematography: 
Andrei Butica (director of photography)
Role: 
Francesca (as Monica Bîrlădeanu)
Stars: 
Monica Barladeanu, Doru Boguta and Luminita Gheorghiu
Country: 
Romania
Language: 
Romanian
Filming locations: 
Bucharest, Romania
Budget: 
€750,000 (estimated)
Production company: 
Mandragora Movies: Bobby Paunescu, Anca Puiu, Cristi Puiu
Motion Picture Rating: 
Not rated
Technical Specifications: 
Runtime:
94 min
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
Awards & Nominations: 

Gijón International Film Festival

2009 Won FIPRESCI Prize
Best Film, Bobby Paunescu

Reykjavik International Film Festival

2009 Nominated Golden Puffin
Best Film, Bobby Paunescu

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