I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians
dir. Radu Jude · 2018
The struggle to confront and understand the darker aspects of history is essential for personal and collective growth.
A young artist meticulously prepares to stage a historical reenactment of a grim event from 1941, where the Romanian Army engaged in ethnic cleansing. As the layers of history unfold, the film challenges viewers to confront the uncomfortable truths of their past, evoking a sense of unease and reflection.
A young artist is planning to reconstruct a historical event from 1941, during which the Romanian Army carried out ethnic cleansing on the Eastern Front. One of contemporary Europe's most distinctive creators has come out with an ingeniously conceived film. While it unfolds slowly and in detail, it hits the viewer with a singular emotional punch.
