Prevalent Themes in Romanian New Wave Short Films
Prevalent Themes in Romanian New Wave Short Films

Summary/Abstract: The Romanian new wave has cemented a new film aesthetic nation-wide, while also managing to garner attention and prizes at some of the most prolific international film festivals. The purpose of this study is to identify some of the key themes ingrained in the new wave productions by analyzing three of the short films released at its incipient stage, which have received international acclaim, "Traffic", "Un cartuş de Kent şi un pachet de cafea", and "Megatron". This paper aims to assess and highlight the intrinsic thematic similarities of these films, which have aided in establishing narrative conventions the Romanian film industry relies on to this day.

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