4 miesiące, 3 tygodnie i 2 dni (2007)

In the year 2007, when communism began to fade from Europe, a unique event took place in Romania that tackles several important issues. It was then that "4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days" was born, a drama directed by Cristian Mungiu, which delves into themes of abortion, women's liberation, and the dangers women face in trying to protect themselves in societies where some rights are taken away from them.

The film tackles extremely sensitive topics such as abortion, the right to choose, women's emancipation, and the difficult situation where women, especially in socialist countries, do not have full rights, including the right to decide over their own bodies. The heroines of the film are two friends, Otilia and Gabita, students at a technical university who share an apartment in Bucharest. Gabita is pregnant but does not know what the consequences will be in a country where abortion is forbidden. This situation paralyzes her and leaves her unsure of what to do.

The film is primarily aimed at audiences interested in everyday dramas, especially those that focus on women's lives. "4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days" is also a challenge for viewers who are forced to consider their own beliefs and attitudes towards issues like abortion and the right to decide over one's life.

It's worth watching this film because it is a remarkably restrained and realistic story that does not shy away from difficult topics. Director Cristian Mungiu presents us with a situation where women are stripped of their rights, and their lives are dictated by societal rules and regulations. However, the film is not received as a purely pessimistic message, but rather as