Andrei Epure
Writing
Biography
Andrei Epure is a Romanian director who graduated in 2025 in Screenwriting and Film Studies from the National University of Theatre and Film in Bucharest. Since then he has collaborated with various directors in writing their features. In 2019, he has considered directing his own projects, starting with Maybe darkness will cover me. His second short film, Intercom 15, premiered at Semaine de la Critique – Cannes in 2021. In 2025, Andrei completed with his first feature, Don’t let me die, which was developed at La Résidence du Festival de Cannes and Next Step – Semaine de la Critique.
Known For
Infidelity drama, male egos, lost dogs in Startsladden favorite Stefan Constantinescu’s arthouse gem about a man consumed by jealousy who risks losing everything while searching for the truth.
Man and Dog
The corpse of a woman is found in front of Maria’s apartment window. She agrees to take charge of the funeral, becoming involved in her neighbour’s existence. Maria adopts the woman’s unattended dogs and forms a bond with her estranged son. After the burial, Maria tries to reclaim her own life back, but a haunting feeling lingers.
Don't Let Me Die
Camil wakes up one night without a penis. The nightmare continues when his partner also disappears after meeting a former lover. Camil sets out to find her and - wearing female clothes - joins a secret community dedicated to fertility, somewhere near a lake. And what he finds there will prove even more disturbing than his recent misadventures...
Mammalia
Several residents discover an unconscious woman lying in front of the block. Even though she lives on the third floor, nobody knows her name. While waiting for rescue, the neighbours reflect on her life and their own.
Intercom 15
On the night before Easter, a priest has to bring the Holy Fire from Jerusalem to his rural church. The closer he gets to the destination, the darker the night becomes.
Maybe Darkness Will Cover Me
The family car must be sold immediately. The wife meets with a high-school friend, now working at an auto park. The husband remains home waiting. He tries to call her several times as the night grows darker.