38th edition
17-25 january 2026

Mon ami

Carina-Gabriela Dașoveanu

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Romania
2021 Fiction 29 min
Marius has everything going for him: a loving wife, loads of friends and a flourishing career as a director. However, Marius is unhappy. While he is casting a part he meets Stelian, a 14-year-old Rom, who makes him rediscover himself.
With : Marius Manole, Gabor Bondi, Toma Cuzin, Medeea Marinescu
Screenplay : Carina-Gabriela Dașoveanu
Image : Ștefan Aghițoaie
Sound : Tijana Marjanović
Editing : Ilinca Miroşanu
Production : UNATC
Carina-Gabriela Dașoveanu was born in Romania in 1998. She became passionate for the world of drama as a child. She was admitted to the National University of Dramatic Art and Cinema, UNATC, in Bucharest, where she continued her studies. Her graduation film won the 3 rd prize of the Cinéfondation section of the Cannes Film Festival and was the only Romanian student selected for the Sundance Festival. She is currently studying at the UNATC for a Master's in film directing.