Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn
Croatia, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Romania 2021. Directed by Radu Jude. 107 min. NR
In Radu Jude’s (Aferim!) provocative Golden Bear-winning comedy, schoolteacher Emi finds her career and reputation under threat after a personal sex tape is leaked on the Internet. Forced to meet the parents demanding her dismissal, Emi refuses to surrender to their pressure.
Filmed entirely during Bucharest’s lockdown, BAD LUCK BANGING OR LOONY PORN delivers an incendiary mix of unconventional form, irreverent humour and scathing commentary on hypocrisy and prejudice in our societies. Romania’s Oscar® entry for Best International Feature Film.
“…the cinematic equivalent of Pussy Riot, a bold, experimental and bawdy comedy about some very serious subjects.”- Reeling Reviews
“A cinematic experience between total darkness and brightly lit humour zone.” – KulturKlub
Presented in English and Romanian with English Subtitles. Content Advisory: contains nudity and mature sexual content.
