Romanian cinema achieved prominence in the 2000s with the appearance of such films as '' The Death of Mr. Lazarescu '' , directed by Cristi Puiu , ( Cannes 2005 Prix un certain regard winner ) , and '' 4 Months , 3 Weeks and 2 Days '' , directed by Cristian Mungiu ( Cannes 2007 '' Palme d'Or '' winner ) . The latter , according to '' Variety '' , is " further proof of Romania 's new prominence in the film world . " The history of cinema in Romania started before 1900 , pushed by film screenings which helped arouse public curiosity towards the new invention and enthusiastic cameramen began making films out of passion for the newly discovered art . Due to the rudimentary technical conditions , the early films were actualities , very short ( many less than one minute ) one-shot scenes capturing moments of everyday life
Cannes 2005
2005 Cannes Film Festival
Cinema of Romania