The Romanian Renaissance Continues: Florin Şerban Sets Next Feature After Winning Locarno's Golden Leopard Florin Şerban's recent win at Locarno's Golden Leopard for "You Don't Belong Here" has brought renewed attention to Romania's cinematic renaissance, a movement that seeks to confront the country's troubled past.
His next project, "Ela," continues this trajectory of unflinching storytelling, tackling themes of toxic masculinity and institutionalized racism in a society still grappling with its identity.
The director's own experiences as a father have infused his work with a sense of urgency and introspection.