Aferim! (2016) is sharply funny and uniquely crafted. Usually in a historical movie such as this one you would see a celebration of a certain culture. However, that is totally not the case here. Rather than being traditionally celebratory, the story presented shows how immoral the world used to be. I really loved how telling the story was, while at the same time being incredibly humorous. I also loved how confined yet vast the entire world felt. There were still several moments where I was absolutely bored. I can't say that I was entirely invested throughout the entire duration of the film. Yet there were still scenes which made this movie completely entertaining to watch. Going back to the story: I found that to be the overall best part of the film. Something about it felt completely distinctive and uncommon. The languages used are probably a key factor in helping to create that feeling. 'Aferim!' is charming as a whole, but boring in parts.
Review of Aferim!
