Eastern promises by Kamila Dolotina: R.M.N.

Eastern Promises is the curatorial cycle of film publicist Kamila Dolotina. Its goal is not only to reveal emerging talents, but above all to establish a dialogue between the latest Eastern European filmography, the unquestionable classics and contemporary culture. The cycle follows the eponymous popular section presented at the Summer Film School in Uherské Hradiště.

R.M.N. / Cristian Mungiu / Romania, France, Belgium, Sweden, 2022 / 125 min. –⁠ A few days before Christmas, having quit his job in Germany, Matthias returns to his multi-ethnic Transylvanian village. He wishes to involve himself more in the education of his son, Rudi, left for too long in the care of his mother, Ana, and to rid the boy of the unresolved fears that have taken hold of him. He’s preoccupied with his old father, Otto and also eager to see his ex-lover, Csilla. When a few new workers are hired at the small factory that Csilla manages, the peace of the community is disturbed, underlying fears grip the adults, and frustrations, conflicts and passions erupt through the thin veneer of apparent understanding and calm.