Valeriu Andriuță
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1967-12-22
    • Born Place: Lazovsk, USSR (Sinjereya, Moldavia)
  • Also Known As:

    Valeriu Andriuță, Valeriu Andriutã, Валериу Андрюцэ, Валериу Андриуцэ

Valeriu Andriuță

Valeriu Andriuță is a highly respected Romanian director, actor, and screenwriter, born on December 22, 1967, in Lazovsk (now Sîngerei), Republic of Moldova. He initially pursued higher education in polytechnics in Chișinău before dedicating himself to the arts. He graduated with a BA in stage acting from The Theater and Film Institute in Tbilisi, Georgia, in 1992. Following this, in 1994, he received a scholarship to study stage directing at the National University of Theater and Cinematographic Arts in Bucharest, Romania.Andriuță has had a prolific career in both theatre and film. As an actor, he is widely recognized for his collaborations with acclaimed director Cristian Mungiu, appearing in most of his early short films and notably playing the priest in "Occident" (2002) and the highly acclaimed "Beyond the Hills" (2012). His extensive filmography includes appearances in works by other significant directors such as Sergei Loznitsa ("A Gentle Creature," "Donbass"), Florin Șerban ("Love 1. Dog"), Marian Crișan ("Horizon"), and more recently, "Tatami" (2023) and "The Father Who Moves Mountains" (2020).Beyond acting, Valeriu Andriuță has also made a name for himself as a director and screenwriter. He embarked on a trilogy of short films inspired by his birthplace, Moldova. His directorial debut, "Chers Amis" (2017), garnered numerous awards. This was followed by "Salix Caprea" (2018) and "I Am Dorin" (2020), which collectively brought him further critical acclaim and awards for directing and screenwriting. He is known for his compelling performances and his nuanced approach to storytelling, often exploring themes related to the human condition and societal issues.

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