Sieranevada

Three days after the Charlie Hebdo terror attack, Lary and his wife arrive at a family gathering to commemorate his deceased father. As the guests wait for the priest, an argument starts over the September 11 attacks. Just as things seem to calm down, an unexpected guest exacerbates the commotion, leading to an operatic settling of accounts.

In his fifth feature, Cristi Puiu (The Death of Mr. Lazarescu) presents a perceptive portrait of the Romanian middle class, through nearly three hours in a tumultuous Bucharest apartment. Puiu confronts a range of characters and opinions, and with lively camerawork and accurate performances creates a demanding yet rewarding masterpiece.