From Christian Mingiu, the man that brought us the powerful 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, comes a tragic tale of an exorcism gone awry.
Running Time: 150 min. Director: Cristian Mungiu Cast: Cosmina Stratan, Cristina Flutur and Valeriu Andriuta
Shortly after Voichita leaves her orphanage to become a nun at a secluded convent in the mountains of Romania, she is visited by her best friend, Alina. Distraught by the prospect of losing Voichita, the priests of the convent generously grant Alina access to her friend. While there, the nuns begin to teach Alina their ways, attempting to conform her, only to be met with violent insolence. Believing that she is possessed, the community decides to take matters into their own hands, turning to arcane and brutal rituals to help the young girl. Beyond the Hills shows that Mingiu continues to grow as a filmmaker. His gut-wrenching sophomore effort pays tribute to directors like Dreyer, while showcasing his signature unflinching style. Taking home a slew of prizes at the Cannes Film Festival, including best screenplay and a shared award for best actress to the two young leads, Beyond the Hills is sure to be one of the most talked about films of the festival.
