Thrilled to announce that the short film “Leaf” by Horaţiu Carpiuc has been selected for the National Competition of the 34th ALTER-NATIVE International Short Film Festival.
The festival will take place in Târgu Mureș, Romania, from November 4 to 8.
Leaf had its world premiere at HollyShorts Dubai and has since been screened at numerous international festivals.
One of his greatest successes came at the Sedona Film Festival in the US.
Leaf is a story by Andreea Mateiu, starring Andi Vasluianu, Ruxanda Burlacu and Uretyan Reinhardt.
Produced by George Dogaru.
Horatiu Carpiuc about Leaf:
Frunză (Leaf) encourages communication, rational debate, and the willingness to embrace new ideas and perspectives — ones that may differ from the realities we are accustomed to.
I wish I could say that my motivation was to explore the theme of coming of age, which is a challenge faced by both characters. On one hand, there is the impulsive, naturally rebellious nature of the daughter, shaped by her age and on the other hand, there is the father, who is struggling with the fear of a third possible abandonment. Beyond reconnecting with his daughter, the father ultimately gains a deeper understanding — that sooner or later, every child must choose their own path. That is his own personal growth.
I could also say that I wanted to portray what healthy communication should look like, or to reflect an education rooted in culture and values, or even to shed light on the reality of domestic violence in Romania — an issue that remains widespread. The truth is, Leaf is my message in a bottle, cast into the ocean of time, addressed to my own daughter. A reminder that every conversation left unspoken shapes who we become.
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