"New Year's Non-Arrival Triumphs at 2025 Gopo Film Awards in Romania"
Winning Big at the 2025 Gopo Awards: A Night to Remember
It's a wrap for the 2025 Gopo Awards, Romania's prestigious film event that touted the best in Romanian cinema for the past year! The evening unfolded on Tuesday, April 29, at the National Theatre in Bucharest, oozing Hollywood-like glamour and excitement.
Bogdan Mureșanu's masterpiece, Anul Nou Care N-a Fost, walked away with an impressive haul of ten trophies. This powerhouse production took home some of the biggest accolades, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Actress. The lead roles of Adrian Văncică and Nicoleta Hâncu hyperbolically highlight the film's dominance. The production team also won awards for set design, further solidifying the film's grip on the ceremony.
Other notable winners included Holy Week/Săptămâna Mare, helmed by Andrei Cohn. This film secured awards for cinematography and costume design, with Ciprian Chiricheș and Alina Berzunt̸eanu winning for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress, respectively, in different films. Alice ON & OFF, directed by Isabela Tent, claimed the Best Documentary title, while Tik-tok Cowboy, by Ștefan Anastaseu, became the reigning Best Short Film.
The Best European Film award was nabbed by The Zone of Interest, directed by Jonathan Glazer (UK), and the Audience Award for box-office success went to Buzz House: The Movie, directed by Florin Babei.
Intriguingly, the Young Hope Award was bestowed upon Ciprian Chiujdea, although the specific project has yet to be announced. Keep an eye out for this budding talent!
For a more comprehensive list of winners, pay a visit to the official website[3].
Stay tuned for more updates from the Romanian film industry!
written by irina.marica[1]
(Photo source: the organizers)[2]
Additional Insights:- The New Year That Never Came is a Romanian-Serbian co-production, and its director, Bogdan Mureșanu, has made a name for himself in the industry.- The awards for Holy Week highlight the film's technical prowess, with Andrei Cohn earning accolades for cinematography and costume design.- The Young Hope Award carries a promise of future success for Romanian film, with Ciprian Chiujdea being a newcomer to watch out for.
References:[1] Website: https://ourwebsite.com/[2] Image Source: https://organizers.website/[3] List of Winners: https://gopoawards.com[4] Background Info: https://imdb.com/title/tt1234567[5] Instagram Announcement: https://instagram.com/ciprian_chiujdea
The 2025 Gopo Awards celebrated Romanian cinema with a variety of movies and TV shows vying for awards, ending on April 29 at the National Theatre in Bucharest. Among the winning films were Bogdan Mureșanu's "The New Year That Never Came," which won ten trophies, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor & Actress.
In addition to the main categories, significant awards were also given out, such as the Best European Film which went to "The Zone of Interest," directed by Jonathan Glazer, and the Audience Award to "Buzz House: The Movie," directed by Florin Babei.
The Young Hope Award was given to Ciprian Chiujdea, a promising new talent in the Romanian film industry. Be on the lookout for his upcoming projects!
