I Matter
2021 · 20 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama
In a seemingly easy theatre exercise, Rebeca, a young Roma woman, student at an elite acting school, is pushed to confront her biggest fear.
Directed by Alina Șerban · Written by Alina Șerban
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Alina Șerban Rebeca -
András Istvan Demeter Profesor -
Dana Voicu Mama Cami -
Mihaela Sîrbu Voce - M Maria Taran Adelina
- C Cristina Gagiu Adela
- D Diana Roman Alice
- P Paul Diaconescu Armand
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