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Atlas of the Universe

Atlas of the Universe

Atlas of the Universe

Dir. Paul Negoescu
85 min

North American Premiere

Ten-year-old Filip needs a new pair of soccer shoes. He heads into town with his father, who sends the boy on a solo journey to the store. What begins as a deceptively simple errand becomes an unexpected adventure through the Romanian countryside. Solving unforeseen problems, meeting strangers, and making friends, Filip’s adventures are guided by youthful persistence and independent self-discovery. This enduring kid road movie feels like an instant classic. –DG
Recommended for age 9+

Film Details

Festival Programs & Themes: Films for Families
Film Type: Fiction Feature
Release Year: 2026
Runtime: 85 min
Country/Region: Romania, Bulgaria
Language: Romanian, Hungarian
Print Source: Pluto Film
Tags: Action & Adventure, Coming of Age, Family Friendly
Program: SEE ALL MSPIFF45 FILMS

Cast/Crew

Director: Paul Negoescu
Producer: Radu Stancu, Ioana Lascar
Cinematographer: Ana Draghici
Screenwriter: Paul Negoescu, Mihai Mincan
Editor: Mihai Codleanu
Composer: Marius Leftarache
Principal Cast: Matei Donciu, Johanna Mild Kereszturi, Andreea Gramoteanu, Marin Grigore