Review of 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007) by Igor M — 08 May 2013

An absolutely devastating portrayal of life in Communist Romania, 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days is an enthralling story of a young woman named Otilia & her roommate, Gabita, who are trying to transact an illegal abortion from a doctor volunteering to do the job at an unexpected price, that ultimately ends up being a far more tragic & nightmarish experience for both of them.

Delivering powerful performances from the two girls, brilliant execution of the strong script as well as its morally troubling theme from the director & superb camerawork in capturing the bleak Romania of the 80s as well as long unsettling static handling of shots, 4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days is a superb work of thought-provoking cinema & is a must for people who love taking their movies seriously.