The full 2007 Cannes Film Festival press conference and The Romanian Tour , a short documentary documenting the film's local reception.
The release includes several exclusive supplements that delve into the film's production and historical context:
Cristian Mungiu ’s (2007) is a cornerstone of the Romanian New Wave, and its Criterion Collection release (Spine #958) provides a definitive high-definition presentation of this harrowing Palme d'Or winner. Technical Presentation
Set in 1987 during the final years of the Ceaușescu regime, the film follows college roommates Otilia (Anamaria Marinca) and Gabita (Laura Vasiliu) as they navigate the brutal realities of procuring an illegal abortion. Critics often highlight its:
The disc includes a 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, mastered from the original digital audio files, which captures the film’s tense, atmospheric environmental sounds. Special Features