Florin Şerban Prepares the Shoot for No Place for You
Romanian director Florin Şerban, known for his Berlinale Silver Bear and Alfred Bauer Award-winning debut If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle (2010), is gearing up for his sixth feature film, No Place for You.
The project is produced by Şerban's Fantascope Films, with co-productions from EarlyBird and Scharf Film Productions. The screenplay, written by Şerban himself, explores a challenging father-son relationship.
Plot Overview
The story centers on Marius (played by Adrian Văncică), a surgeon and hospital manager living in a provincial Romanian town, and his 18-year-old son Ioan (Teodor Butănescu), who acts as a vigilante at night.
- Ioan vandalizes cars parked illegally on sidewalks.
- A confrontation with a car owner escalates into manslaughter.
- This event drastically affects Ioan's life and his relationship with Marius.
Production Details
The film’s budget is approximately €1.3 million, with about €500,000 funded by the Romanian National Film Center.
The screenplay follows Marius, a hospital manager, and his son Ioan, whose night-time vigilante activities lead to a manslaughter incident profoundly impacting their lives.
Actors Adrian Văncică and newcomer Teodor Butănescu collaborate to portray this intense family drama.
Background on Florin Şerban
Şerban rose to prominence with his debut feature that won significant accolades at Berlinale, establishing him as a notable filmmaker in Romanian cinema.
No Place for You continues his exploration of complex human relationships within Romanian society.
Funding and Collaboration
- Produced by Fantascope Films.
- Co-produced with EarlyBird and Scharf Film Productions.
- Supported by the Romanian National Film Center.
Summary: Florin Şerban’s upcoming film No Place for You explores a gripping father-son conflict triggered by a tragic accident, combining strong performances and authentic Romanian social context.