INTERVIEW: Andrei Ujica on why he was allowed to exploit the Romanian

The transcript discusses the openness to film in Romania, highlighting the shift to local production and the influence of Tudor Giurgiu, a young Romanian director and cinephile. His support, along with the Romanian television's involvement as an associate producer, played a crucial role in the project's success.

What factors contributed to the openness of showing the film in Romania?

• The film was a foreign production.

• The film was banned in other countries.

• The speaker is well-known in Romania.

• The Romanian government mandated it.

Why was it significant that the film was a Romanian production?

• It was easier to distribute internationally.

• It allowed for more creative freedom.

• It was cheaper to produce.

• It involved local elements and support.

Who was Tudor Giurgiu in relation to the Romanian television project?

• A young Romanian director and cinephile.

• A foreign investor.

• A film critic.

• A government official.

What role did Tudor Giurgiu play in the film project?

• He was the lead actor.

• He opposed the project.

• He supported the project and helped Romanian television become an associate producer.

• He was the scriptwriter.

What is one of Tudor Giurgiu's notable achievements?

• He wrote a bestselling novel.

• He won an Oscar for Best Director.

• He directed a Hollywood blockbuster.

• He founded the International Film Festival in Cluj.