Radu Jude departs from the "minimalism" often associated with the Romanian New Wave, embracing a more style. Aferim! as a " Romanian Gypsy western. " - ResearchGate
: Shot in high-contrast black and white , the film uses extreme long shots and tableau compositions to evoke the epic grandeur of historical epics while simultaneously using irony to undercut national myths. Aferim!
The film's primary focus is the in Eastern Europe, a topic often overlooked in Romanian history. Radu Jude departs from the "minimalism" often associated