Regizorul Paul Negoescu, despre primul film românesc pentru copii laureat la Berlinale: „Copilul învață că viața este grea și amenințătoare, dar poate să-i facă față“
Paul Negoescu's film "Atlasul Universului" is the first Romanian children's film to win an award at Berlinale, receiving a Special Mention in the Generation Kplus section. The film follows a 10-year-old boy named Filip on an adventure to buy new sneakers, leading to important life lessons. It has garnered multiple awards across Europe and is currently in theaters, with educational programs available for young audiences. Negoescu discusses the film's themes of courage and friendship, influenced by his own childhood experiences. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity in filmmaking and reflects on the challenges of working with children and animals during production.