A new trailer for the upcoming filmR.M.Nhas just been released, giving us a new look into thestriking new film. The film will be released exclusively to theaters on June 29, 2025.
The new film follows a man named Matthias, who quit his job in Germany a few days before Christmas. Afterquitting his job, Matthias returns to his Transylvanian village. Once home, Matthias hopes to be more involved in his son Rudi’s education. In his absence, Rudi has been in the care of his mother, Ana. Matthias also finds himself occupied by the needs of his aging father Otto. He is eager, also, to reconnect with his former lover, Csilla. However, Matthias' homecoming will be interrupted when the small factory that Csilla manages hires several new workers, breaking the fragile peace of theEastern European community. Soon, the town’s peace is disturbed and conflicts both personal and communal will emerge.
R.M.N.Has Been a Hit With Critics
Previously, Collider’sChase Hutchinsonreviewed the film. His review was a part of Collider’s coverage of the2022 Toronto International Film Festival. Hutchinson called the film “riveting”, noting that the film is “…a work of patient yet painful observation that exposes how a community of struggling people can easily turn hateful.” Along with this praise, Hutchison gave the film a solid rating of A-.
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The new trailer gives us a look into the tumult ahead for Matthias and his hometown. The trailer shows Matthias on his return and the sense of alienation from his home and his family that has settled in his absence. There are flashes of violence, community conflict, andfamily dynamicsshown in glimpses, but it is clear that there is something deeper at its core. The film is directed byCristian Mungiu, a Romanian director who previously created such films as 2016’sGraduation, which was alsoreviewed by Collider. In 2007, he won thePalme d’Orat the Cannes Film Festival.R.M.N, his newest film, is being released by IFC Films, which has released several notable films since its establishment in 2000.
R.M.N’s Cast Delivers Stellar Performances
R.M.NstarsMarin Grigore,Judith State,Macrina Bârlădeanu, andOrsolya Moldován.R.M.Nis a unique look at the harsh realities of life in a small EasternEuropeancommunity, taking a realist approach tofilmmakingthat proves to be uniquely impactful. The film will be released to theaters on July 24, 2025. Until then, however, you may watch the newly released trailer for the upcoming film below.
