Costi leads a tranquil life with his family in Bucharest. At night he likes to read the story of Robin Hood to his little boy. One day his neighbour pays him a visit and tells him that he’s pretty sure there’s some treasure buried in his grandparents’ garden. If Costi helps him hire a metal detector and joins in the search, then they’ll split whatever they find. Costi is sceptical at first, but his fairytale loving soul and the prospect of an easy reward drive all doubts aside and the pair set out together on their adventure. The result brings surprises not only for the treasure hunters, but also for viewers of this minimalist, concise and drily humoured story, which allows for various interpretations. Corneliu Porumboiu is today one of Romania’s best known directors; practically all his films have won international awards ever since his debut secured the Caméra d’Or at Cannes in 2006. And The Treasure is no exception, recently taking away Cannes’ Talent Prize in Un Certain Regard’s competition.