Ciuleandra

“Ciuleandra” by Liviu Rebreanu is a psychological thriller that follows Puiu, a young aristocrat, who strangles his wife Mădălina. To avoid trial, his father arranges to have him committed to a mental asylum where he confronts his conscience and the roots of his passion. The story explores themes of obsession, the clash between aristocracy and rural life, and the exploration of the human psyche through the lens of a unique, Dyonisian-like dance called the Ciuleandra