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Behind the scenes of the best Romanian film at TIFF25. Maria Popistașu and Alex Baciu, about the history we inherit: It's shocking how you can get used to horror
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Behind the scenes of the best Romanian film at TIFF25. Maria Popistașu and Alex Baciu, about the history we inherit: It's shocking how you can get used to horror

The Romanian film 'Y', directed by Maria Popistașu and Alexandru Baciu, explores the moral dilemma surrounding international adoptions during Romania's post-communist era. The film follows the protagonist Olga, who uncovers her grandmother's involvement in unethical adoption practices, leading her to confront the dark history behind her family's wealth. The film won the Best Feature Film award at TIFF.25 and is now playing in cinemas across Romania. The directors draw from personal experiences and examine themes of responsibility, hypocrisy, and inherited legacy, aiming to challenge viewers' perceptions of their own morality.

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Behind the scenes of the best Romanian film at TIFF25. Maria Popistașu and Alex Baciu, about the history we inherit: It's shocking how you can get used to horror

The Romanian film 'Y', directed by Maria Popistașu and Alexandru Baciu, explores the moral dilemma surrounding international adoptions during Romania's post-communist era. The film follows the protagonist Olga, who uncovers her grandmother's involvement in unethical adoption practices, leading her to confront the dark history behind her family's wealth. The film won the Best Feature Film award at TIFF.25 and is now playing in cinemas across Romania. The directors draw from personal experiences and examine themes of responsibility, hypocrisy, and inherited legacy, aiming to challenge viewers' perceptions of their own morality.

Bias read (Left): The article frames the film as a critical examination of Romania's past, particularly focusing on the ethical implications of state-sanctioned child abandonment and international adoptions. It emphasizes the moral complexity of wealth accumulation through systemic injustice, aligning more closely to

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