Ithaca Premiere! 2015 > Romania/Bulgaria/Czech Republic > Directed by Radu Jude With Teodor Corban, Toma Cuzin, Alexandru Dabija Set in early 19th century Wallachia, the film tells the tale of a Gypsy slave who runs away from a nobleÍs estate after having an affair with his wife, and the local constable who is hired by the noble to find the fugitive. Adventures ensue in this ñexceptional, deeply intelligent gaze into a key historical period, done with wit as well as angerî (Variety), not to mention ravishing visuals. RomaniaÍs submission for Best Foreign Film Oscar. Cosponsored with the Cornell Institute for European Studies. More at bigworldpictures.com

1 hr 48 min