4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days
At what moment do we begin to live?
Overview
Two college roommates have 24 hours to make the ultimate choice as they finalize arrangements for a black market abortion.
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What makes this movie Worth Watching
The film is set in Romania in 1987, during the final years of Nicolae Ceaușescu's communist dictatorship. Abortion was illegal and severely punished, leading to countless unsafe back-alley procedures and immense suffering for women. The film subtly critiques the pervasive corruption and social control inherent in the regime.
- The film offers a brutally realistic and unflinching portrayal of life under a repressive regime, focusing on the challenges and dangers women faced.
- The exceptional performances by Anamaria Marinca and Laura Vasiliu, who portray the two friends, create a palpable sense of tension and desperation.
- The film's tight pacing and minimalist style create an intensely claustrophobic and suspenseful atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the characters' plight.
- It raises profound ethical and moral questions about choice, responsibility, and the cost of freedom.
Fun Facts
- The director, Cristian Mungiu, meticulously researched illegal abortion practices of the time, consulting with doctors and women who had undergone such procedures to ensure authenticity.
- The film's long takes and limited use of music contribute to its raw and documentary-like feel.
- The title refers to the estimated length of Gabita's pregnancy at the time she seeks an abortion.
Available Languages
English
US
Title: 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days
"At what moment do we begin to live?"
Deutsch
DE
Title: 4 Monate, 3 Wochen und 2 Tage
"In welchem Moment beginnen wir zu leben?"
Português
PT
Title: 4 Meses, 3 Semanas e 2 Dias
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Italiano
IT
Title: 4 mesi, 3 settimane, 2 giorni
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Français
FR
Title: 4 mois, 3 semaines, 2 jours
"Jusqu'où iriez-vous pour un ami ?"
Türkçe
TR
Title: 4 Ay, 3 Hafta, 2 Gün
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