Corneliu Porumboiu

A master at weaving the political and social fabric of Romania into his films, Corneliu Porumboiu was born in 1975 in Vaslui, Romania. Since his directorial debut in 2006, he has made a significant mark in the world of cinema, particularly within the realms of drama and comedy, with notable films like "12:08 East of Bucharest", "Police, Adjective", and "The Whistlers". Porumboiu's work, often characterized by its minimalist style and poignant social commentary, has garnered him various awards, including the Caméra d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. On a personal note, Porumboiu's unflinching honesty and ability to reflect the Romanian spirit through his storytelling, reaffirms the power of cinema as a mirror to society.