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Aurora

Aurora

20115.73h 6m

Overview

A taciturn Romanian divorcee acquires a hunting rifle and initiates a killing spree.

Directed by Cristi Puiu
Written by Cristi Puiu
Produced by Anca Puiu, Bobby Păunescu
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Top Cast

Cristi Puiu

Cristi Puiu

Viorel

Clara Vodă

Clara Vodă

Gina Filip

Catrinel Dumitrescu

Catrinel Dumitrescu

Mrs. Livinski

Luminița Gheorghiu

Luminița Gheorghiu

Mioara Avram

Valentin Popescu

Valentin Popescu

Doru

Gheorghe Ifrim

Gheorghe Ifrim

Valeria Seciu

Valeria Seciu

Pușa

Alina Grigore

Alina Grigore

Themes & Keywords

romanian new wave

About Aurora

Aurora is a drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of romanian new wave. Directed by Cristi Puiu, it stars Cristi Puiu, Clara Vodă, Catrinel Dumitrescu. A taciturn Romanian divorcee acquires a hunting rifle and initiates a killing spree.

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