The Other Irene + Q&A (Cealalta Irina)

Sharing themes as it does with some of the finest European thrillers – such as the nerve-wrecking THE VANISHING (George Sluizer, 1988) – it's hard to believe THE OTHER IRENE is, in fact, based on a true story. Reluctantly, security guard Aurel (Vasluianu) lets his wife Irene go on a working trip to Cairo. Having had a breath of fresh air, she returns transformed and soon sets out again – but this time she does not come back. Now Aurel's true ordeal begins as he sets out on his own journey: a search for his wife amidst dubious bureaucrats, criminal embassies and hateful in-laws. THE OTHER IRENE reveals a political and bureaucratic landscape that is truly eerie. The clean cinematography, especially apparent in the mal where Aurel works, beautifully emphasises the main character’s solitude and actor Andi Vasluianu performs the brooding desperation inside this antihero with incredible delicacy.

➜ We are delighted to welcome director Andrei Gruzsniczki for a Q&A thanks to the generous support of the Ratiu Family Foundation.

Print source: Libra Film