New York, NY- December 13, 2007 – This morning, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced its Golden Globe nominations for 2007. IFC Films was recognized in the Best Foreign Film category for 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AND 2 DAYS. The film, directed by Cristian Mungiu, is the most lauded international film of the year.
The following is a statement on behalf of IFC Entertainment's President Jonathan Sehring:
"We're thrilled to see that the HFPA has acknowledged Cristian Mungiu's masterpiece, 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AND 2 DAYS. This nomination further cements that this is the most honored international film of the year and is a coup for filmmakers around the world who make bold, uncompromising films that IFC is proud to be known for."
The film, set in 1987, one of the last years of the Ceausescu regime, follows the story of Otilia (Anamaria Marinca) and Gabi?a (Laura Vasiliu), two university friends in a small town in Romania. When Gabi?a falls pregnant, the two girls arrange a meeting with Mr. Bebe (Vlad Ivanov) in a cheap hotel, where he is to perform an illegal abortion. Transpiring over the course of a single day, Mungiu's film is an immersive masterwork of naturalism, by turns poignant and shocking.
The following is a list of honors 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AND 2 DAYS has received this year:
Cannes Film Festival 2007
Palme d'Or- WINNER
Cinema Prize of the French National Education System- WINNER
FIPRESCI Prize- WINNER
European Film Awards 2007
European Film Award Best Director- WINNER
Best Film- WINNER
Hollywood Film Festival 2007
Hollywood World Award Best Film- WINNER
San Sebastián International Film Festival 2007
FIPRESCI Film of the Year – WINNER
Los Angeles Film Critics Awards 2007
Best Foreign Film- WINNER
Best Supporting Actor- WINNER
Vlad Ivanov
Best Actress- RUNNER UP
Anamaria Marinca
Sight & Sound International Critics Poll
Best film of the year – WINNER
Recent Nominations
Indie Spirit Awards- Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film
Golden Satellite Awards – Nominee Best Foreign Film
Broadcast Film Critics Awards – Nominee Best Foreign Film
Chicago Film Critics – Nominee Best Foreign Language Film