The trailer and scene photos of the film ” The New European Century” (original title: R.M.N.), which will be released on October 14 (Saturday), have been released.
The film is the latest work by Christian Mungiu, winner of the Palme d’Or at the 60th Cannes International Film Awards for “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days” and the Best Director at the 69th Cannes International Film Awards for “For Eliza. This social suspense film depicts how a minor conflict over foreign workers escalates into a serious conflict, and exposes the disturbing new century in Europe and the divided world today.
The newly released trailer includes a 17-minute long shot of the climax of the film, as well as scenes of traditional ceremonies in the Transylvania region of central Romania, where the film is set. The film’s scene photos were also released.
Also, a comment from Cristian Mungiu about the theme of the film has arrived.
Comment from Director Cristian Mungiu
This film questions the dilemmas of modern society, such as solidarity versus individualism, tolerance versus selfishness, and political correctness versus sincerity. It also questions the fundamental desire to belong to one’s own ethnic or tribal group and to view others with reserve and suspicion, regardless of other ethnicities, religions, genders, or social classes. This is a story about the good old days and the present, supposedly chaotic times, and about the underside and falseness of Europe, where criticism is valued more than performativity. It is a story about intolerance and discrimination, prejudice, stereotypes, authority, and freedom. It is a story about cowardice and courage, the individual and the masses, personal and collective destiny. It is also a story about survival, poverty, fear and a bleak future.
This film is about the effects of globalization on a small community rooted in secular traditions. In this age of information and moral chaos, they have to bear the difficulty of distinguishing between the truth and their own opinions.
This story does not tie “politically incorrect” opinions to any particular ethnic group or group. Opinions and actions are always personal and therefore do not depend on group identity, but on more complex factors. They are rooted in the more fundamental human being itself, beyond social implications. It talks about how beliefs shape choices, about instincts, irrational impulses, and fears, about the buried animal part of humanity, about the ambiguity of emotions and behaviors and the impossibility of fully understanding them. What I love most about the film is that it’s something that words can’t do.”
