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Graduation

2016 · Movie · R · 128 min · ★ 6.8 · 89% critics

Drama

After his daughter is assaulted and faces an injury that could threaten her chance to study in the UK, a Romanian doctor becomes determined to secure her future. As exam day nears, his plans collide with difficult family pressure and the surrounding reality of corruption and moral compromise.

Also known as Family Photos

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Details
Original title
Bacalaureat
Years
2016
Release date
2016-05-20
Language
RO
Rated
R
Runtime
128 min
Critic score
89/100
TMDB rating
6.8/10 (303 votes)
About

You’ll likely appreciate this intense Romanian family drama if you’re drawn to moral dilemmas and desperate attempts to secure a child’s future; Not for you if you want a fast, fully resolved thriller, and it may feel similar in tone to Beyond the Hills.

Pros: realistic family stakes; strong performances; thought-provoking themes | Cons: too long runtime; unfinished feel; tense pace

Themes

  • assault
  • graduation
  • final exam
  • rape attempt
  • motorcycle
  • family
  • extramarital affair
  • ethical dilemma
  • father daughter relationship

Awards & recognition

  • European Film Award – People's Choice AwardBest European Film · 2017 · nominated
  • European Film AwardBest Director · 2016 · nominated
  • European Film AwardBest Screenwriter · 2016 · nominated
  • European University Film Award · 2016 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Cristian Mungiu