The Flowers Remain

2023. Independent Project, Director: Maximilian Ihlenburg and Joscha Kotlan, DP: Joscha Kotlan, Producer: El Flamingo

One of Europe’s last remote mountain villages serves as a visual time capsule, filled with moments of everyday life. The Romanian village offers a glimpse into past times, showing a simple and self-sufficient life far away from others. Nature has shaped the hands and minds of the local people, giving them a profound sense of fulfillment and sharing a unique attitude toward the passing of time.