Title: Weekend de vis
Year: 2024
Genre: Drama, Crime
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Ioana Marcoiu, Radu Andrei Micu, Teodora Calagiu Garofil
Description: The sterile hum of corporate life clashes jarringly with the primal yearning for parenthood in Ovidiu Georgescu's poignant "Weekend de vis" (2024). Ioana Marcoiu and Radu Andrei Micu deliver powerhouse performances as Alex and Maria, a couple whose meticulously planned weekends of conception become increasingly desperate attempts to overcome the crushing weight of ambition and societal pressure. The film, masterfully crafted, doesn't shy away from the emotional toll of infertility, showcasing the raw vulnerability of its characters. Teodora Calagiu Garofil adds depth as the surrogate mother, highlighting the ethical complexities inherent in their choice. "Weekend de vis" isn't just a film about parenthood; it's a searing commentary on the modern struggle for balance between personal desires and the relentless demands of a high-pressure world, leaving a lingering resonance long after the credits roll.