Lucian Pintilie was born on November 9, 1933, in Tarutino, Bessarabia, a region that is currently part of Ukraine, specifically in the Odessa Oblast, which was then under Romanian administration.
He was a renowned director and writer, leaving behind a lasting impact on the world of cinema, with some of his most notable works including Next Stop Paradise, released in 1998, Sunday at Six, which premiered in 1966, and The Oak, a 1992 production.
Throughout his life, Pintilie was married to the talented Clody Bertola, who was a significant partner in his personal and professional journey.
Tragically, Lucian Pintilie passed away on May 16, 2018, in Bucharest, the capital city of Romania, where he spent most of his life.
