
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days
dir. Cristian Mungiu
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8 sourcesSynopsis
Two college roommates have 24 hours to make the ultimate choice as they finalize arrangements for a black market abortion.
Critics consensus
Featuring gut-wrenching performances from Anamaria Marinca and Laura Vasiliu, 4 Months is a gripping portrayal of life in Communist Romania.
What resonated with audiences
'4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' delivers a thought-provoking, emotionally haunting examination of life under Ceaușescu's oppressive Romanian regime, anchored by Anamaria Marinca's superb performance and masterful long-take cinematography. The film's unrelentingly bleak tone and powerful social commentary on illegal abortion resonate deeply, though some found the pacing slow and certain scenes excessively drawn out. Despite occasional criticisms of underdeveloped storytelling, most praise its authentic historical recreation and lasting impact on viewers.

Directed byCristian Mungiu
StarringAnamaria Marinca, Laura Vasiliu, Vlad Ivanov, Alexandru Potocean, Luminița Gheorghiu, Adi Cărăuleanu
Written byCristian Mungiu
CinematographyOleg Mutu
EditingDana Bunescu
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days
2007 · 1h 54m
Drama
Two college roommates have 24 hours to make the ultimate choice as they finalize arrangements for a black market abortion.
