Anul Nou Care N-a Fost/The New Year That Never Came, the first fiction feature written and directed by Bogdan Mureşanu, received the Orizzonti Award for Best Film at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. A total of 19 feature-length films and 13 short films entered the Orizzonti competition this year.
In fact, the movie returns to Romania with four awards won at this prestigious international festival, a unique performance for a Romanian film. It was also appreciated by the jury of the International Federation of Film Critics for its ambitious direction, artistic and story balance, its vision and exceptional casting, being awarded the FIPRESCI Award for the best film in the Orizzonti and parallel sections.
Bogdan Mureșanu received the Bisato d'Oro 2024 award for Best Screenplay from representatives of the independent critics present at the 81st edition of the festival, according to the press release.
Moreover, cinematographer Boróka Biró received a special mention for cinematography as part of the Authors under 40 Award dedicated to the director Valentina Pedicini.