Filmmaker Cristian Mungiu is no stranger to Cannes acclaim. Back in 2007, he won the Palme d’Or for his film “4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days.” Since then, he’s debuted multiple films at the festival taking home various awards. And now, his latest feature, which again was met with great reviews out of Cannes, “R.M.N.,” is finally getting a North American release thanks to IFC Films.
With “R.M.N.” debuting in theaters next month, we’re thrilled to give our readers an exclusive look at the new trailer. As seen in the footage, “R.M.N.” is a family drama about a man coming back to his village to help raise his estranged son. However, his arrival and subsequent hiring at a local factory cause waves in the community.
The cast includes Marine Grigore, Judith State, and Macrina Barladeanu. “R.M.N.” is written and directed by Cristian Mungiu. The filmmaker is probably best known for his breakout feature, “4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days.” Since then, he’s also directed features such as “Beyond the Hills” and “Graduation.”
We saw the film when it premiered at last year’s Cannes Film Festival. In our review, we said, “Like much of Eastern European cinema of the past decade, he’s crafted a morality tale that should prompt a viewer to take a look at themselves in the mirror wherever they may live. And if it ends without any hint of resolution? With barely a glimmer of hope? So be it.”
“R.M.N.” arrives in theaters on April 28, courtesy of IFC Films. You can watch the exclusive trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
A few days before Christmas, having quit his job in Germany, Matthias returns to his multi-ethnic Transylvanian village. He wishes to involve himself more in the education of his son, Rudi, left for too long in the care of his mother, Ana, and to rid the boy of the unresolved fears that have taken hold of him. He’s preoccupied with his old father, Otto and also eager to see his ex-lover, Csilla. When a few new workers are hired at the small factory that Csilla manages, the peace of the community is disturbed, underlying fears grip the adults, and frustrations, conflicts and passions erupt through the thin veneer of apparent understanding and calm.