Events

16 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2025

The Retreat: A Theatrical Exploration of Contemporary Anxieties

National Culture Day 2025 | A tour-de-force starring Simona Măicănescu & Mircea FlorianJoin us in celebration of our National Culture Day with The Retreat, a tour-de-force one-woman show based on a work by legendary Marin Sorescu, one of Romania’s most revered literary

15 Nov 2024 - 15 Jan 2025

ECHOES OF AN ERA: 100 Romanian Artists Revealed. An extraordinary collection of black-and-white portraits by Eugeniu Lupu

“Echoes of an Era: 100 Romanian Artists Revealed” is an extraordinary collection of black-and-white portraits by Eugeniu Lupu, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives of some of the most significant cultural figures, artists, and intellectuals of communist

2 Jan 2025 - 13 Jan 2025

Trei succese cinematografice ale momentului, „Anul Nou care n-a fost”, „Trei kilometri până la capătul lumii” și „Nasty”, reprezintă România la Festivalul Internațional de Film de la Palm Springs 2025

This January, Romania brings its cinematic brilliance to the sunny desert oasis of Palm Springs, making a bold statement with three standout films at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF). Each film showcases a unique lens on life, history, and identity,

4 Dec 2024 - 4 Dec 2024

Special Oscar Preview | "Three Kilometers to the End of the World" by Emanuel Pârvu

A powerful drama crowned with the Queer PalmWe are thrilled to invite you to a special preview of Three Kilometers to the End of the World, the powerful drama directed by Emanuel Pârvu, our submission to the 2025 Academy Award for Best International Feature competition.

8 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2024

“Through the Looking Glass” | The Romanian Film Festival in Minnesota Starts Soon

The youngest Romanian Film Festival in North America Is ready for Its second edition. If you’re a local of, or plan a city break, the Twin Cities this weekend, make sure you put The Romanian Film Festival of Minnesota-St. Paul highest on your entertainment list. Co-produced

7 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2024

Romanian Film Takes Center Stage in D.C.

The 5th edition of the Romanian Film Festival in Washington, D. C. takes place November 7-10 at E Street Cinema, under the motto “New Romanian Perspectives”November 7-10 at E Street Cinema, under the motto “New Romanian Perspectives”The flagship showcase of a growing

18 Oct 2024 - 8 Nov 2024

ANTISYMMETRIC: Romanian-Canadian Perspectives in Contemporary Art

The third edition of our annual Salon of Romanian-American Artists marks a true milestone as we present, for the first time, an exhibition devoted to Romanian-Canadian visual creativity. This project highlights the diversity of contemporary sensibilities by showcasing a

1 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2024

“Rhythms of Life”: The Romanian Film Festival in Arizona 2024

The fourth edition of the Romanian Film Fest Arizona, “Rhythms of Life,” organized by the American Romanian Cultural Society, our long-time partner and one of the most influential cultural organizations of the Romanian American community, captures the essence of human

4 Oct 2024 - 4 Oct 2024

Mircea Cărtărescu, One of the Towering Figures of Contemporary Literature, Comes to RCI New York

Romanian author Mircea Cărtărescu, the winner of some of the most prestigious international literary awards, including The Dublin Literary Award (2024) and The Los Angeles Times Book Prize (2023), is making his much-awaited return to New York for a special soiree at the

28 Jun 2024 - 30 Sep 2024

The Historic Center of Romanian Cultural Diplomacy in the United States Celebrates its 55th Anniversary

When, in 1969, Romania and the United States signed an accord to open a Romanian Library in New York and an American Library in Bucharest, it was a big deal indeed. In the complicated Cold War circumstances, the decision created a unique institution to manage the Romanian-U.

5 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2024

Emerging Director Sarra Tsorakidis`s Debut Feature Film "INK WASH" Premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival

The debut from director Sarra Tsorakidis follows a painter approaching her 40th birthday and reeling from a breakup. A difficult professional job offers crucial insights into her personal life, a reminder that the only way out of the woods is going through them. Ink Wash,

5 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2024

"TATA", directed by Lina Vdovîi & Radu Ciorniciuc, makes its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival

Filmed across Italy, Moldova, and Romania, TATA is a raw portrait of a family locked in a relentless struggle against toxic masculinity and the tale of a daughter’s poignant quest to break the cycle for herself, the next generation, and even for the one who hurt her. TATA,