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Beyond the Hills streaming

Original title: După dealuri
2012 Movie Romania, Belgium, France Drama, Romance 150 min Ages 15+
By: Cristian Mungiu With: Valeriu Andriuță, Vica Agache, Cosmina Stratan, Gina Tandura, Cristina Flutur

Alina and Voichita have been friends since their orphanage days. And they have been lovers since they became sexually mature. But despite their oath of mutual fidelity, Alina, who could not bear poverty any more, emigrated to Germany where she became a barmaid. Now she just could not take the estrangement from Voichita and today she is back to Romania with a view to taking Voichita along with her to Germany. The only trouble is that in the meantime her girlfriend has betrayed her in falling in love with... God! Voichita indeed now lives in a convent where she plans to make vows. The priest agrees, if somewhat reluctantly, to accommodate Alina before their (hypothetical) departure. He sees all too well that not only is the young woman materialistic but hostile and troublesome as well...

Filmium rating
75%

Festival Achievements

Festival de Cannes 2012
Awards:
In Competition - Feature films • In Competition - Feature films
European Film Awards 2012
Nominations:
European Screenwriter
Selections:
Feature Film Selection

Mood

Melancholic
Reflective
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Cristian Mungiu
Tatiana Niculescu-Bran
Cătălina Harabagiu
Gina Tandura
Cristina Flutur
Cosmina Stratan
Vica Agache
Valeriu Andriuta
Dana Tapalagă
Valeriu Andriuță

Adaptation

Based On Novels

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Immersive
Long Takes
Minimalist
Naturalistic Dialogue
Strikingly Shot
Unadorned

Film Movements

Romanian New Wave

Narrative Structure

Linear

Pace

Deliberate
Methodical
Slow
Slow-Paced

Style

Cinematic
Deliberate
Realistic
Spectacular
Unadorned

Time-Period

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Desire Vs. Obligation
Faith Vs. Doubt
Faith Vs. Love
Love And Devotion
Personal Struggle
Religious Dogma

Characters

Nun
Priest
Young Women

Ending

Ambiguous
Open-Ended
Tragic

Historical Context

Religious Extremism
Tanacu Exorcism

Key Plot Points

Alina'S Return From Germany
Alina'S Self-Harm
Confession And Sin
Death Of Alina

Plot

Faith
Faith And Doubt
Identity
Oppression
Religious Conflict
Self-Harm

Setting

Eastern Orthodox Convent
Isolated
Romania
Romanian Convent
Rural Romania

Shooting Location

Romania

Theme

Faith
Faith And Doubt
Love
Love And Sacrifice
Religious Fanaticism
Sacrifice

Genre

Drama
Psychological Thriller
Religious
Religious Film

Audiences

Adults
Art-House Enthusiasts
Art-House Viewers
Drama Lovers

Titles

Au-delà des collines
Beyond The Hills
După dealuri
Jenseits der Hügel
Más allá de las colinas
Yli vuorten
山之外
靈慾告白
신의 소녀들

Awards

Best Actress
Best Screenplay

Critical Reception

Mixed Opinions
Strikingly Shot

Festivals

Cannes Film Festival

Reception

Best Actress
Best Screenplay
Cannes Award
Cannes Film Festival
Critical Acclaim
Festival Winner

Production Countries

Belgium
France
Romania

Release Year

2012
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