Acasă Articole RTR Industry-building: emergența filmului de consum în cinematografia românească contemporană
Industry-building: emergența filmului de consum în cinematografia românească contemporană
Rezumat
The Emergence of Mainstream Movies in Contemporary Romanian Cinema
Abstract: The paper examines the current state of Romanian cinema, focusing on the rise of Vidra Productions, a company producing commercially successful movies following the Hollywood comedy formula. The analysis explores the economic context, funding mechanisms, and the artistic merits of Vidra Productions movies, particularly through the lens of their most successful film, Teambuilding. By applying theories from Pierre Bourdieu, Jeffery Sconce, David Bordwell, and Kristin Thompson, the paper seeks to understand the broader cultural and social implications of this new trend of Romanian cinema, which blends Hollywood formulas with online influencer culture. The study ultimately calls for a more inclusive dialogue within the Romanian film industry.
Keywords: Romanian cinema, Teambuilding, cinema canon, Vidra Productions, Matei Dima, Romanian comedies, comercial cinema, influencer movies
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Filmography
5GANG: Un Altfel de Crăciun, Romania, 2019. Director: Matei Dima.
American Pie Presents: Beta House, USA, 2007. Director: Andrew Waller.
Buzz House: The Movie, Romania, 2024. Director: Florin Babei.
Haita de Acțiune, Romania, 2023. Director: Vali Dobrogeanu.
Libertate, Romania, 2023. Director: Tudor Giurgiu.
Mammalia, Romania, 2023. Director: Sebastian Mihăilescu.
Miami Bici, Romania, 2020. Director: Jesús del Cerro.
Miami Bici 2, Romania, 2023. Director: Jesús del Cerro.
Mirciulică, Romania, 2023. Director: Cristian Ilisuan.
Oh, Ramona!, Romania, 2019. Director: Cristina Jacob.
Romina, VTM, Romania, 2023. Director: Paul-Răzvan Macovei.
Spre Nord, Romania, 2022. Director: Mihai Mincan.
Tabăra, Romania, 2021. Director: Vali Dobrogeanu.
Tati part-time, Romania, 2024. Director: Alex Coteț.
Teambuilding, Romania, 2022. Directors: Matei Dima, Cosmin Nedelcu, and Alex Coteț.
Training Day, USA, 2001. Director: Antoine Fuqua.
