Cannes Critics’ Panel Day 4: Cristian Mungiu’s Beyond the Hills

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Once again, it appears as if we’ll be associating the name of Cristian Mungiu with the Palme d’Or. By the looks of how the trades, critical mass and the results of our critics’ panel, the major contender to break out in the fest during week one of the fest is indeed Beyond the Hills. Set in a monastery, is tells the tale of how one person’s former love has no chances in competing with a higher love. Starring Cosmina Stratan, Cristina Flutur and Valeriu Andriuta, this Romanian-France co-production (Why Not Prod. and Dardenne Bros.’ Les Films du Fleuve) which clocks in at over two and a half hours is being mentioned along with the golden 4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days. This is Mungiu’s fourth feature, first since Tales from the Golden Age. Click to enlarge!

Matteo Garrone Reality Cannes Critics' Panel

Eric Lavallée
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Eric Lavallée is the founder, CEO, editor-in-chief, film journalist, and critic at IONCINEMA.com, established in 2000. A regular at Sundance, Cannes, and Venice, Eric holds a BFA in film studies from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. In 2013, he served on the narrative competition jury at the SXSW Film Festival. He was an associate producer on Mark Jackson’s "This Teacher" (2018 LA Film Festival, 2018 BFI London). He is a Golden Globes Voter, member of the ICS (International Cinephile Society) and AQCC (Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma).

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