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When Evening Falls on Bucharest or Metabolism

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A director with two weeks left on his latest production fakes an ulcer to pursue a romance with his lead actress.
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Ben Kenigsberg New York Times Jan 8, 2015
"You can think what you like," Paul says. That sentiment applies to Mr. Porumboiu's dryly funny, enigmatic new work. Go to Full Review Jonathan Romney Film Comment Magazine Jan 8, 2015
When Evening Falls is intriguing as the latest intervention in cinema's long debate on itself, but non-specialists will find it a little arid. Go to Full Review Nicolas Rapold Film Comment Magazine Jan 8, 2015
Porumboiu keeps his cards very close to his vest with these deadpan performances-a far cry from the buffoonery in his other films-and with lengthy debates, at dinner and in cars, that vacillate between playful and pedantic. Go to Full Review Allen Almachar The MacGuffin Jul 16, 2020
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I step away from When Evening Falls on Bucharest or Metabolism with more questions than answers. Go to Full Review Mark Peranson Cinema Scope Nov 15, 2017
A brilliant screenwriter, Porumboiu consistently undercuts his surface-level material in ingenious ways. Go to Full Review Kathy Fennessy The Stranger (Seattle, WA) Aug 21, 2017
There isn't much action here, but it's fun to try to figure out who's lying and why. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Apr 5, 2020 A great film, but not for everyone. I loved it, but I love all his films. Mr Porumboiu has a unique and original way of storytelling and filmmaking. Fellini sad: I'm a Born Liar; and the lies in this film are characters by themselves. You will never know why the lies, you will guess but the truth is well concealed. If I had to choose between the title... there are two, I choose Metabolism. They both were lying to each other and to others, thus creating opportunities for themselves. Certain dialogs were a bit mysterious but always interesting. I recommend this film to cinephiles and experimental film lovers. See more Apr 6, 2015 One of the most patient films I've seen in awhile, When Evening Falls on Bucharest or Metabolism is a slow moving statement on the art of filmmaking and one that has extreme personal relevance. Many will likely tucker out before the end, but there is more under the surface to appreciate. See more Read all reviews
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Corneliu Porumboiu

Director

Mihaela Sirbu

Magda

Alexandru Papadopol

Laur

Diana Avramut

Alina

Bogdan Dumitrache

Paul

Catalin Fartaes

Dinu

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Movie Info

Synopsis A director with two weeks left on his latest production fakes an ulcer to pursue a romance with his lead actress.
Director
Corneliu Porumboiu
Producer
Sylvie Pialat
Screenwriter
Corneliu Porumboiu
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Romanian
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 9, 2015
Runtime
1h 29m
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