Acasă, My Home

For eighteen years, the Enache family lived in harmony with nature, deep within the wild Văcărești Delta of Bucharest. They built their home from natural materials, embracing a life untouched by modern civilization. However, their secluded existence is disrupted when the area is designated a protected nature park, forcing them to confront the outside world and the complexities of urban life.

Acasă, My Home received widespread critical acclaim for its intimate portrayal of a family navigating societal change and the profound connection between humans and nature. Critics lauded its stunning cinematography and the filmmaker's sensitive approach to documenting the Enache family's challenging transition.

• Praised for its visually arresting and deeply moving exploration of a family's displacement.

• Commended for its sensitive and respectful depiction of the Enache family's struggle with modernization.

• Lauded for its poignant commentary on nature, society, and the meaning of home.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's emotional impact and its compelling story of a family adapting to a new reality. Many appreciated the unique subject matter and the powerful connection viewers felt with the Enache family's journey.

Winner of the Directing Award at the Sundance Film Festival (World Cinema Documentary Competition), Winner of the Audience Award at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, and nominated for Best Documentary at the European Film Awards.

Director Radu Ciorniciuc spent over a year living with the Enache family in their makeshift home before starting the formal filming process, building trust and understanding.