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During July 2025, filming took place in Cluj-Napoca for the second feature by Timișoara-born Lucas Neagu, "Nimic mai mult și nimic diferit". Fresh from a Gopo nomination for independent production for his debut film, "Timing", the young filmmaker continued his commitment to contributing to the growth of the Romanian film industry alongside the production company Numa Film.

Over 11 days, the Numa Film team behind the production of "Nimic mai mult și nimic diferit" worked closely with co-producer, director and screenwriter Lucas Neagu to bring to life this story about love, family and endurance over time. Springing from personal experiences and feelings, but also serving as a mirror of contemporary youth, the film draws attention to the commitments we make in our relationships with the people we love and to the hardships of life that come hand in hand with happiness. More precisely, the film follows the story of a couple, Elena and Gabi, who relive their youth and the beginnings of their relationship once they are brought face to face with the burden of old age. Where did we set out from and where are we heading? What are we willing to sacrifice for one another?

Cast and artistic vision

The film stars Marian Râlea, Ana Ciontea, Áron Dimény and Johanna Adam, alongside the young actors Daria Pintilie and Vlad Lință. The casting was designed to create a balance between the experience of established performers and the naturalness of the younger generation, in an approach that puts the emphasis on authenticity and emotional depth.

Challenges and production coordination

One of the main challenges of the project was assembling, in a short space of time, a technical crew of around 30 people, bringing together experienced professionals and collaborators at the start of their careers. Some of them are students at the Faculty of Theatre and Film (UBB Cluj), involved in various production, camera and sound departments. This collaboration offered a real opportunity for practical training and for connecting the academic world with the working film industry.

Despite the logistical and time constraints, the Numa Film team managed to keep the shoot running efficiently, maintaining a balance between the artistic needs of the director and the demands of an independent production schedule.

The context of the project

"Nimic mai mult și nimic diferit" marks an important stage in the path of Lucas Neagu who, after the Gopo Awards nomination for the independent production "Timing", is consolidating his aim of developing an intimate cinema, focused on personal feelings and universal themes.

Through this project, we continue our work as a production platform dedicated to independent films, offering creative space for young filmmakers and strengthening collaborations between industry professionals and the new generations.

credit: Numa Film / Blue Youth Films In an increasingly hurried and chaotic world, a Romanian film invites us to pause and remind ourselves what love really means. Nimic Mai Mult și Nimic Diferit, one of the most anticipated Romanian films of next year, officially goes into production.

Directed by Lucas Neagu, one of the most promising voices of the new generation of Romanian filmmakers, the film tells a simple but deeply moving story: the life of a couple, with all its stages, awkward beginnings, moments of crisis, moments of joy and a haunting ending.

The story spans 50 years, and in the lead roles we find Ana Ciontea and Marian Râlea, two legendary names of the Romanian stage, alongside Daria Pentelie and Vlad Lință, who play the younger versions of the two.

Filming will take place exclusively in Cluj-Napoca, in July 2025. The cinematography is by Horațiu Curuțiu, who is also a producer on the project alongside Lucas Neagu. The two are making the film through the production companies Numa Film and Blue Youth Films.

The film will be edited by Eugen Kelemen, known for his collaborations in contemporary Romanian cinema, and post-production will also take place in Cluj, at the Numa Film studios.

The film will premiere in cinemas in Romania in 2026, followed by an international festival run and a caravan of special screenings around the country, complemented by events for the public, workshops and direct meetings with the team.

Production details Directing / Screenplay: Lucas Neagu Producers: Horațiu Curuțiu (Numa Film), Lucas Neagu (Blue Youth Films) Cinematography: Horațiu Curuțiu Editing: Eugen Kelemen Cast: Ana Ciontea, Marian Râlea, Daria Pentelie, Vlad Lință Shooting: July 2025, Cluj-Napoca Cast: Cinemas in Romania (2026), festivals (TBA) Contact: Numa Film – 0746 166 222 Blue Youth Films – 0724 332 446 🌐 www.numafilm.ro

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