Two architects, one woman, zero chill — Romanian cinema's most petty professional feud.
Petru and Constantin, former faculty mates, have different views concerning their lives and professions; while the former has a bright imagination, is very creative and daring, the latter is looking only for personal comfort and material satisfaction. They contend for the same woman – but even if she loves Petru, she marries Constantin for his material condition. Though he finds in Constantin an adversary who does not hesitate to remove him, Petru will surpass him professionally.
Cinematography
Stark black-and-white beachscapes that mirror emotional desolation.
Acting
Pălădescu's simmering resentment as the visionary architect.
Director
Mircea Săucan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Romania's communist period, the film's critique of materialism was daring — Petru's artistic purity reads as subtle political allegory.
Director Mircea Săucan was himself a frustrated architect before filmmaking; Petru's creative struggles are deeply autobiographical.
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