Beyond the Hills [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

Director: Cristian Mungiu Cristian Mungiu

Overview

A woman determined to rescue her childhood friend from an austere Romanian monastery encounters unexpected resistance in this visually striking drama inspired by the writings of Tatiana Niculescu Bran. As a young orphan, fiery Alina was fiercely protective of the more fragile Voichita. Over time, the two girls became lovers, a chapter of Voichita's life that brought her great shame and guilt. Now, as a nun-in-training, Voichita (Cosmina Stratan) has devoted her life to God. Stern priest Papa (Valeriu Andriuta) is determined to ensure that Voichita and the rest of the women under his watch remain on a righteous path when Alina (Cristina Flutur) shows up on a mission to bring her old friend back to Germany. When Voichita proves reluctant to leave the monastery, Alina decides to remain there in hopes she will eventually change her mind. Meanwhile, Papa has grown convinced that Alina has been possessed by demonic forces, and that it's his divine mission to exorcise her of them.

Product Details

Release Date:	05/22/2018
UPC:	0715515214919
Original Release:	2012
Rating:	NR
Source:	Criterion Collection
Region Code:	A
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	2:32:00
Sales rank:	15,990

Special Features

New interview with Mungiu The Making of "Beyond the Hills," a documentary from 2013, produced by Mungiu Press conference from the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, featuring Mungiu and actors Cosmina Stratan, Cristina Flutur, Valeriu Andriuta, and Dana Tapalaga Deleted scenes Trailer

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Cosmina Stratan	Voichita
Cristina Flutur	Alina
Valeriu Andriuta	The Priest
Catalina Harabagiu	Nun Antonia
Gina Tandura	Nun Iustina
Vica Agache	Sister Elisabeta
Dana Tapalaga	Mother Superior
Nora Covali	Nun Pahomia
Dionisie Vitcu	Mr. Valerica
Ionut Ghinea	Ionut
Liliana Mocanu	Mother Elena
Doru Ana	Father Nusu
Costache Babii	Doctor Solovastru
Luminita Gheorghiu	Schoolteacher
Alina Berzunteanu	Doctor Radu
Teodor Corban	Police Inspector
Calin Chirila	Policeman
Cristina Cristian	Camelia
Tania Popa	Female Parishioner
Petronela Grigorescu	Doctor Neagu
Radu Zetu	Lieutenant
Ion Sapdaru	Captain
Diana Ignat	Secretary
Liana Petrescu	Sister Arcadia
Alexandra Agavriloaiei	Sister Eudoxia
Alexandra Apetrei	Sister Tatiana
Noemi Gunea	Sister Lavrentia
Katia Pascariu	Nun Sevastiana
Mara Carutasu	Sister Anastasia
Cerasela Iosifescu	Doctor D.L.
Ada Barleanu	Nurse Gina
Mariana Liurca	Nurse Sandra
Gheorghe Ifrim	Ambulance Assistant
Mircea Florin Jr.	Watchman
Marian Adochitei	Gabi
Ecaterina Tugulea	Head Nurse
Nicoleta Lefter	Patient
Adrian Ancuta	Man in the Car
Andreena Bosneag	Georgiana

Technical Credits

Cristian Mungiu

Cristian Mungiu	Director,Screenwriter,Producer
Cristian Tarnovetchi	Sound/Sound Designer