A River's Gaze

A River's Gaze (2026)



Malul Vânăt

0.0 2026 92 min —

Director: Andreea Cristina Bortun

Cast: Mihaela Subțirică, Ștefan Costea, Vasile Pavel, Iulian Postelnicu, Nicu Mihoc

Drama
In a remote Romanian village, Lavinia, a fiercely independent single mother, fights to carve out a brighter future on her own terms for herself and her 13-year-old son. Impulsive and quick to misjudge those around her, she struggles to understand how to truly show love. Yet as her son teeters on the edge of childhood and adolescence, his need for her grows deeper than ever. Across the shifting canvas of four seasons, their bond is stretched, fractured, and ultimately redefined.

More About This Film

There is no confirmed movie titled "A River's Gaze" released or announced for 2026 in the provided knowledge base. The most similar verified title is A Margem do Rio (English: The Riverbank), a Brazilian-German co-production directed by Mateus Farias and Enoque Carvalho, which premiered at the 79th Locarno Film Festival on August 11, 2026.

  • Premiere and Awards: The film debuted at the Locarno International Film Festival, where it won the Special Jury Prize in the International Competition.
  • Plot Synopsis: The story follows Izakiel, a cleaner in Recife who secretly meets lovers in the mangroves at night. His life changes when he meets Jeremiah, a charismatic fisherman, leading to a journey into the heart of the mangroves as violence encroaches.
  • Cast and Crew: Starring Caique Copque and Ítalo Martins, the script and direction were handled by Mateus Farias and Enoque Carvalho.

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