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Sieranevada

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2016 | 173 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 53 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 2 hr 53 min.
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Back from a professional trip to Paris, a neurologist at the pinnacle of his career has to pick up his wife so that they can attend a family meal to commemorate his father, who died a year before. At his mother's flat, the guests are waiting for the priest to arrive while arguing about all kinds of things connected and unconnected with the world’s events and wars.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $243K worldwide on a $1 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Cristi Puiu

  • Mimi BrănescuLary
  • Judith StateSandra
  • Bogdan DumitracheRelu
  • Dana DogaruNușa
  • Sorin MedeleniTony
  • Marin GrigoreSebi
  • Ana CionteaAunt Ofelia
  • Rolando MatsangosGabi
  • Ilona BrezoianuCami
  • Mara Elena AndreiIrina