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16 Blows

2018 · 34 min

A quiet, uneasy short that watches a mother and son circle each other with growing discomfort.

Directed by
Alexandru Badea
Starring
Theodor Șoptelea, Aura Călărașu, Andrei V. Ciopec
Overview
For a sixteen year old, Radu sure knows how to get his kicks. Luckily, his mother will do everything in her power to protect him.

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Directed by
Alexandru Badea
Starring
Theodor Șoptelea, Aura Călărașu, Andrei V. Ciopec
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • family
    • parenthood
    • coming-of-age
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance1
    Tension4
    Darkness5
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Directed by
    Alexandru Badea
    Starring
    Theodor Șoptelea, Aura Călărașu, Andrei V. Ciopec, Mirela Oprișor
    Cinematography
    Matei D. Șopterean
    Runtime
    34 min
    Country
    Romania
    Languages
    Romanian

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