Being based on lots of writings from that era, I suppose that this movie reflects a fair image of life in Tara Romaneasca (Wallachia) of the 19th Century, with its' patterns and prejudices. It probably does some justice to today's Romani, when Europe encounters them again and there is no narrative to explain who their ancestors were. And maybe it does some justice to today's Romanians too, when the European public finds out what is the distinction between Romanians and Romani.
The movie can evoke amusement, disapproval, empathy. However, the spectator discovers more and more that comedy turns to tragedy.
I appreciate the fact that Aferim has complex characters that are not entirely positive or negative.
The movie can evoke amusement, disapproval, empathy. However, the spectator discovers more and more that comedy turns to tragedy.
I appreciate the fact that Aferim has complex characters that are not entirely positive or negative.