Puiu’s latest, the philosophical historical drama “Malmkrog,” goes even further, running a staggering 200 minutes. However, a recent screening of the film turned some heads, as Puiui, while presenting it at the Transylvania International Film Festival, wasn’t shy in showing his distaste at wearing a mask while watching his 3-hour movie. During his intro, Puiu went as far as to call enforced mask-wearing policies “inhuman” and launched into a speech stating that, while the virus is real, the “tone of the authorities is unacceptable.” [via Romania Journal] As Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” rolls into mainstream theaters in the coming weeks, there will be lots of debate about the topic of mask-wearing at the movies. Most theater chains such as AMC and Regal have fairly relaxed mask rules, but, on a city-by-city basis, those rules could be altered by the Governor of those states. Nolan’s film clocks in at a lengthy 153 minutes, but social distancing protocols have been put into place for screenings as theaters will not be more than 50% full, in some states it’ll be even lower than that. I find it absolutely amazing that people are disciplined and careful about all details in Cluj and I absolutely think that any abuse must be fined. And if you don’t do it by voting this time, nobody will do it. And I know people are scared and I respect the social distancing and I wear masks in any enclosed space. But if tomorrow you’ll be asked to walk with your hands, you’ll do it. I am very sorry, and I know you do not all agree with me and you are afraid of the pandemic. You should be afraid of some other, more serious things instead. “Malmkrog” premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival back in February and will play in the Main Slate at this October’s New York Film Festival (that is if the NY-based festival doesn’t; decide to “cancel” Puiu after these recent comments). Contribute Hire me
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