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Roma Woman's Story Debuts at Venice Fest
27 Aug
Summary
- Alina Șerban directs and stars in 'I Matter,' her debut feature.
- The film is the first by a Roma woman at an A-list festival.
- It explores identity, belonging, and overcoming discrimination.
Romanian actress Alina Șerban's directorial debut, 'I Matter' (Eu Contez), is set to premiere at the Venice International Film Festival on September 8. Featured in the Venice Spotlight section, the film marks a significant milestone as the first by a Roma woman to be selected for an A-list festival.
The movie offers an intimate, empowering perspective on the experiences of a young Roma woman. Șerban uses her own life, including struggles with poverty, discrimination, and shame related to her Roma heritage, to inform the narrative. She aims to illuminate the challenges of living as a minority.
'I Matter' follows Rebeca, a young Roma girl leaving an orphanage and hoping for a reunited family. Her acceptance into university for acting seems to open new doors, but her past begins to resurface, forcing her to confront her two worlds.
Denisa Farcaș stars as Rebeca, alongside a cast including Sorin Mihai and Angelina Pavel. The film is produced by microFILM, 2Pilots Filmproduction, and Frakas Productions, with international coproducers and sales handled by Pluto Film.
