Behind the scenes of the Romanian New Wave with Ada Solomon
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Film producer extraordinaire Ada Solomon joins host Sam Goff to take us behind the scenes of Romanian’s troubled but brilliant post-communist cinema. One of Eastern Europe’s most vital producers, Ada outlines the origins of the Romanian New Wave, the movement that rocked Europe in the 2000s. She also gets into her work with Radu Jude and others, and how her career bridges Eastern and Western Europe. Make sure to check out our interview with Jude in the first episode of the Klassiki Podcast, and explore our collection of New Wave titles here. Sign up for a free 7-day trial at klassiki.online.
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