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  • 2017
  • Mares Filmes
  • 2 h 53 m
  • 2017
  • Mares Filmes
  • 2 h 53 m
Sieranevada

Summary Three days after the terrorist attack on the offices of Parisian weekly Charlie Hebdo and forty days after the death of his father, Lary, a doctor in his forties is about to spend the Saturday at a family gathering to commemorate the deceased.But the occasion does not go according to expectations. Forced to confront his fears and his pas...

Written By: Cristi Puiu

  • 2017
  • Mares Filmes
  • 2 h 53 m
  • 2017
  • Mares Filmes
  • 2 h 53 m

Sieranevada

Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 10 Critic Reviews
82
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 9 User Ratings
6.7
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Summary Three days after the terrorist attack on the offices of Parisian weekly Charlie Hebdo and forty days after the death of his father, Lary, a doctor in his forties is about to spend the Saturday at a family gathering to commemorate the deceased.But the occasion does not go according to expectations. Forced to confront his fears and his pas...

Written By: Cristi Puiu

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 10 Critic Reviews
82
90% Positive
9 Reviews
10% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 10 Critic Reviews
82
90% Positive
9 Reviews
10% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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100
A nearly three-hour talkfest that plays out in something close to real time may sound daunting on paper, but if you can make it past the opening shot, you will find yourself gripped for the duration.
By Justin Chang FULL REVIEW
91
May 21, 2016
Sieranevada’s mise-en-scène is one of suffocation, making for a dense and demanding viewing experience. However, Puiu’s exceptional script – both in terms of the quality of the dialogue and the painstakingly progressive characterizations – foments a burning wish to figure out all the character configurations, conflicts and backstories, ensuring that Sieranevada remains consistently, intensely engaging.
By Giovanni Marchini Camia FULL REVIEW
90
May 21, 2016
those who aren’t put off by the extensive subtitling will find themselves swept away by this family reunion which offers not only a masterful portrait of the contemporary Romanian middle-class but also a whole set of smart, perceptive reflections on the relativity of truth, on the failings of memory, the interpretation of history, the significance of religion and much more.
By Dan Fainaru FULL REVIEW
80
May 21, 2016
It earns respect and a cumulative awe in its intently amused vision of reality: it’s a commanding and intellectually gratifying piece of work.
By Tim Robey FULL REVIEW
80
May 21, 2016
It is absolutely fascinating to watch how Puiu X-rays his characters to show how every single person onscreen belongs to several groups or affiliations at once...and how every one of them is either willing or forced to compromise parts of who they are to continue belonging to all these groups.
By Boyd van Hoeij FULL REVIEW
67
May 21, 2016
To the film’s immense credit, the performances drip with realism. The ensemble genuinely feels like a family, particularly as their conflicts bubble to the surface with continually awkward results.
By Eric Kohn FULL REVIEW
60
May 21, 2016
The proceedings are claustrophobic, intense and alienated – often brilliant, sometimes slightly redundant.
By Peter Bradshaw FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 9 User Ratings
6.7
67% Positive
6 Ratings
11% Mixed
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22% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 9 User Ratings
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22% Negative
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Production Company Mandragora, Iadasarecasa, Studioul de Creatie Cinematografica al Ministerului Culturii, Production 2006, Sister and Brother Mitevski, Spiritus Movens, Alcatraz Films, Arte France Cinéma, Centrul National al Cinematografiei (CNC), Fondacija za Kinematografiju Sarajevo, Macedonian Film Agency, Hrvatski Audiovizualni Centar (HAVC), La Région Île-de-France, HBO Romania, L'Aide aux Cinémas du Monde, Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), Ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Développement International, Institut Français, ARTE, Eurimages
Release Date Sep 3, 2017
Duration 2 h 53 m
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Website https://www.facebook.com/sieranevadabycristipuiu/
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Awards

Gopo Awards, Romania
• 6 Wins & 16 Nominations
Romanian Union of Filmmakers
• 4 Wins & 4 Nominations
International Cinephile Society Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations

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