
Balaur (2021)
Release Year: 2021
Nation: Serbia, Romania, Germany
Alternative Title: A Higher Law, Une loi supérieure, Felsőbb törvény, Высший закон, 어 하이어 로, Yüksek Hukuk
Director: Octav Chelaru
Writer: Octav Chelaru
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Genre: Thriller
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Story
Balaur follows Ecaterina, a high school Religion teacher and wife of the town priest. She becomes involved with one of her students, Iuliu, who has a troubled past. As Ecaterina tries to keep him under control, she begins to lose her own sense of control in their relationship.
Summary
Balaur is a Romanian thriller directed by Octav Chelaru and released in 2021. The film explores the complex dynamics between a teacher and her student, with themes of power, desire, and moral ambiguity. It delves into Ecaterina's struggle to maintain her position of authority while navigating an inappropriate relationship with Iuliu.