Kurzinterview: Paul Negoescu

How long did it take to make Renovare? Was it difficult to get financing?
Starting from the idea, it took more than 2 years to make it. But the shooting lasted only 6 days. Only the first step was difficult. We won a co-production prize that granted us most of the money needed, then we applied to an EU programme, then the Romanian film centre financed the project with the rest of the needed money.

Which thoughts come to mind concerning a “European cinema community”?
I think it might be a good strategy to make European films more visible in all European countries. Moreover, that way financing could become easier.

If you owned a theatre for one night, which films would you screen?
Uzak by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Le fils by Jean Pierre and Luc Dardenne, The Death of Mr Lazarescu by Cristi Puiu, Modern life by Raymond Depardon, Wolke 9 by Andreas Dresen, Police, Adjective by Corneliu Porumboiu.

What is your next project?
I prepare a shooting for another short film and I’m currently working on the script of my first feature film.