'Testimonies in Practice: Working with Stories of the Self and Others': Exhibition and Workshops with Carmen-Francesca Banciu
Thirty years ago, the communist regimes in the countries behind the Iron Curtain lost their grip on power. One by one, the monolithic structures of control and oppression succumbed, the freed citizens vacillating between disbelief and immense joy. When in December 1989,
Changing Footprints - Intergenerational Recycling: Traditional Romanian Households in Belgravia
Between 21-30 September, London-based Romanian architects Anca Mihalache and Anastasia Stan are bringing the traditional Romanian households to 1 Belgrave Square, through a series of workshops on building, recycling and interpreting proverbs that welcome both adults and
The Beauty of London in September: a weekend of Romanian theatre shows, concerts and talks
The last weekend of September brings to London a generous crop of theatre and music shows, featuring some of Romania’s most revered artists: Oana Pellea, Mircea Rusu, Cristina Casian and Adrian Naidin. The programme is organised by Poveşti spuse-n româneşte with the
The Striking Artwork of Radu Oreian, on Show for London’s Frieze Week
Following his successful 2017 exhibition in Marseille, accomplished Romanian artist Radu Oreian arrives on Britain’s thriving art scene in two special events celebrating his first solo show in London, entitled 'Microscripts and Melted Matters'. Open at Fitzrovia’s
Hailing the Female Gaze: A Focus on Women Directors at the Romanian Cinematheque
This spring, the Romanian Cinematheque continues with a season of screenings that celebrate female creativity. Six original women directors - Anca Damian, Monica Lăzurean-Gorgan, Ivana Mladenovic, Adina Pintilie, Iulia Ruginăand IoanaUricaru- and their applauded films
A Century of Romanian Cinema in London
The November focus of our Romanian Cinematheque is ꞌA Century of Romanian Cinemaꞌ. Film critic and historian Manuela Cernat joins directors Ioan Cărmăzan and Laurențiu Damian in welcoming cinephiles to three evenings of old and new films that draw the map of Greater
Romanian History Film Days in Belgravia
The Histories and Film Festival in Râșnov, the historical film capital of Romania, moves to London for a series of screenings at 1 Belgrave Square. The programme features the exclusive world-premiere of ꞌApostolul Bologaꞌ, the UK-premiere of ꞌFree Daciansꞌ, the
1918: A New Europe on Film
The end of global conflict in 1918 also marked the beginning of many nation states in Europe. How has this formative period been represented by the cinema of these nations? How can those representations be thought of alongside a shifting concept of national identity?Dr.
Ecaterina Teodoroiu, the Legend on Stage
The Romanian Centenary Celebration programme continues this October with 'Ecaterina Teodoroiu', a brilliantly woven story and a fascinating new show inspired by the life of one of the most loved figures in Romanian history and the only female soldier who fought
'The Transylvania Florilegium': exhibition and book
We are delighted to announce that, due to popular demand, the 'Transylvania Florilegium' exhibition and book display have reopened in our gallery and will run throughout the whole months of July and August. Visiting hours: 10am - 5pm, Mon - Fri. Due to limited
The Romanian Evening Courses Resume at RCI London
Ready for another instalment of language discoveries and fun times? Our Romanian language course continues this spring with another set of meetings held at our Belgravian premises, and we welcome old and new friends to embark on a new adventure. Following three successful
Polyphonic: Animated Poetry and Music
The culmination of the Romanian programme at the London Book Fair is a multimedia poetry show celebrating the Centenary of Romanian Unification (1918-2018) through poetry, visuals and music. The event features ten of the most talented young Romanian poets of diverse ethnic