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Four Months, Three Weeks, Two Days

Written by Jonathan Jacobs

Living in a tiny town in the middle of nowhere Wisconsin I find it a bit disheartening that many amazing films that are brought to us in "limited release" are never being shown in theaters anywhere near me. Also, I must usually wait for the DVD to see most of the great independent releases. A new feature offered by those who bring us the Independent Film Channel, however, is shining some light on my otherwise dim situation. The feature, available to Charter cable customers, offers on demand viewing of independent films the same day they are released in theaters. The current offering is the Romanian film creating a ton of buzz in many Hollywood circles, 4 months, 3 weeks, and 2 days.

Inspired by real events, 4 months, 3 weeks, and 2 days tells the gripping tale of 2 best friends/ college dorm mates. One of the friends finds herself pregnant and makes a decision to abort. In 1980's Romania, however, abortions (as well as any kinds of contraceptives) are illegal. Otilia(Anamaria Marinca) and her pregnant roommate Gabriela ‘Gabita’ Dragut(Laura Vasiliu) must avert the law while finding the means and money to have a late term abortion performed. Salvation comes in the form of a recommendation from a friend. Telephone calls are made and secretive plans are put into action. The girls meet up with the somewhat mysterious Bebe(Vlad Ivanov) and take to the daunting task of convincing him to terminate the pregnancy.

This masterpiece of Romanian film work impressed the hell out of me for many reasons. The stars of this film are virtually unknown and by all accounts rookies in their field, but the roles are portrayed with such truth, honesty, and sincere realism that you could easily mistake any of these actors for seasoned veterans. The work of Anamaria Marinca especially does wonders for my personal viewing experience.

Director Cristian Mungin does a brilliant job with this piece. He has managed to make a film that is, on the surface, about abortion and turn it into a dramatic study of humanity at its finest and darkest moments. Throughout the entirety of this body of work, not one good thing happens, but viewers will ultimately find it nearly impossible to look away. The camera work focuses on long, slow shots that at first may seem out of place but eventually take the film to a whole other level of greatness. We as viewers are made to feel many of the emotions that we see the characters struggling with. The pains of life coupled with the impossible situation the main characters find themselves in tug at the very soul of what it means to be a human being. I am going to label this as one of the greatest films of the year so far and I am also going to beg you to see it. It is well worth the viewing.