A Higher Law
Ecaterina, a high school Religion teacher and wife of the town priest, gets involved with Iuliu, a 16-year-old student with a troubled past. Ecaterina tries to keep him under control, but she loses her own sense of control in this process.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Balaur |
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | Germany, Romania, Serbia |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | Octav Chelaru |
| Runtime | 123 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (21 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Octav Chelaru
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
🎭 Cast
Mălina Manovici
Ecaterina Ivanovici
Sergiu Smerea
Iuliu Rosu
Alexandru Papadopol
Father Dragos Ivanovici
Voicu Dumitraș
Florin Ivanovici
Richard Bovnoczki
Felix Serghiescu
Ana Maria Moldovan
Zoe
Oana Ștefănescu
The Mother-in-law
Marian Râlea
The Father-in-law
Gabriel Spahiu
The Headmaster
Codrina Patru
The Smoking Lady
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