Music in the Blood (2010)
Synopsis
At night, Petre is a security guard. During the day he tries to launch Robert into a musical career in the world of “manele”. Petre is convinced that his son is very talented and has music in his blood and veins. At the audition organized by Bursuc, a music agent, Robert doesn’t pass the preselection, but on the way home he still has a chance to express himself in a manner only he can perform.
Awards:
Best Film – Festival International de Film UNE NUIT TROP COURTE – France 2010
Best Film – NEXT International Film Festival – Romania 2010
Grand Award – ASIANA International Film Festival – Koreea 2010
Best European Film – BREST European Short Film Festival – France 2010
Special Award – COTTBUS International Film Festival – Germany 2010
BeTv Award – BRUXELLES International Film Festival – Belgium 2010
Special Jury Mention for Music – BRUXELLES International Film Festival – Belgium 2010
Best Soundtrack – LA BOCA DEL LOBO International Film Festival – Madrid, Spain 2010
The Public’s Award – FESTIVAL ON WHEELS – Ankara, Turkey 2010
Best Short FIlm – GRIMSTAD International Film Festival – Norway 2011
Special Jury Mention – OPEN CINEMA International Film Festival – Sank Petersburg 2011
The Golden Conch for the best under 70 minute film – MUMBAI IFF – India 2012
Team
Director: Alexandru Mavrodineanu
Screenplay: Alexandru Mavrodineanu, Catalin Mitulescu
Producer : Catalin Mitulescu, Jean Charles Mille
Executive Producer: Marcian Lazar, Corina Burlacu
Director of Production: Ruxandra Slotea
DoP: Andrei Butica
Editing: Sorin Baican
Set & Costume Design: Cristina Barbu
Running time: 15 min.
Language: Romanian
Cast
Tatal – Andi Vasluianu
Mama – Dorotheea Petre
Lele – Robert Drumus
Colombo – Marian Parvu
Dan Bursuc