
Beyond the Hills
Directed by Cristian Mungiu
Produced by France 3 Cinéma, Les Films du Fleuve
A haunting, slow-burn drama about two women torn between earthly love and spiritual devotion, where faith becomes an insurmountable rival.
Alina returns to Romania from Germany, hoping to bring Voichita—the only person in the world she loves and was loved by—back with her. But Voichita has found God, and God is the hardest lover of all to best.
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Questions people ask
Is Beyond the Hills sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Is Beyond the Hills one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 97% of films.
Does Beyond the Hills end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Beyond the Hills violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Beyond the Hills scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Beyond the Hills easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Beyond the Hills, and what each one shares →
Like Beyond the Hills
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Beyond the Hills
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Beyond the Hills, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Beyond the Hills, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Beyond the Hills, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
























































