Revolution in Realism: The New Romanian Cinema
In recent years Romanian films have won prizes and praise a-plenty: it's time to explore what makes them so special! The Romanian Cultural Institute in London an the British Film Institute proudly announce the opening of'Revolution in Realism: The New Romanian
Revolution in Realism: The New Romanian Cinema
The Romanian Cultural Institute in London proudly announces the opening of'Revolution in Realism: The New Romanian Cinema' - the biggest showcase of Romanian cinema ever to have taken place in Britain, and possibly beyond. The core of the programme is The New
'Cinema, Mon Amour' Premiers at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2016
Cinema, Mon Amour, one of last year's outstanding Romanian documentaries, will have its UK premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. The film is a touching love letter to cinema as art and way of life. With the support of RCI London, director Alexandru
Revolution in Realism: The Forerunners /12.05 - 14.07.2016/ London
As a prelude to the biggest retrospective of Romanian film ever to have graced the British screens, the Romanian Cinematheque in 1 Belgrave Square runs a series of special screenings focusing on the creative antecedents of the New Romanian Cinema. Join us for a month of
Eliade on Film / / 26.04.2016 / London
s a tribute to Mircea Eliade, the great Romanian scholar and writer, the April film at the Romanian Cinematheque is 'The Bengali Night', inspired by his most famous fictional work, 'Maitreyi'. Inspired by the story of young Eliade's infatuation
Andrei Blaier’s 'Through the Ashes of the Empire' at the Romanian Cinematheque
Romania commemorates this year the centenary of its entry into the Great War, a belated yet fateful decision that led to the creation of Greater Romania in 1918. We shall be revisiting those decisive years in a series of events that bring about the incertitude, the soul-searching,
Dublin Film Festival Welcomes 'Why me? ' and Tudor Giurgiu
Over the past few years, the biggest film festival in Ireland - which is also our oldest partner across the Irish Sea - has celebrated Romanian films & directors through numerous projections, Q&A sessions and special events. This year is no exception as multitalented
Radu Muntean’s 'One Floor Below' Premiers in Scotland
Radu Muntean's disturbing study of pusillanimity, 'One Floor Below' opens at the Glasgow Film Festival, Scotland's ambitious showcase of international cinematic creativity. Scriptwriter Alexandru Baciu, the director's long-time collaborator, will
Oana Giurgiu’s Touching 'Aliyah DaDa', for the Holocaust Memorial Day
The Romanian Cinematheque reopens en force in 2016 with the UK premiere of Oana Giurgiu's debut documentary 'Aliyah DaDa', to mark the International Holocaust Memorial Day. Followed by a Q&A session with the director. The film presents a well documented
Cultural Romania - An Intercultural Celebration
As the year is about to begin in earnest, we celebrate Romania's Culture Day from noon to dusk with a series of events which exult the richness of traditions that make up the Romanian soul through poetry, film and music. Featuring Cristina Catalina,
A Romanian Docuhistory at UCL SSEES’ Centenary Film Festival
Part of the renowned University College London, The School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) is celebrating 100 years as academic gateway to the East European cultures and societies, through a series of commemorative events. Among various festivities,
'Closer to the Moon' by Nae Caranfil – to open the UK Jewish Film Festival 2015
The 19th edition of the prestigious UK Jewish Film Festival opens with 'Closer to the Moon' ('Mai aproape de lună') by renowned Romanian director Nae Caranfil. We are happy to partner up with the festival and support the opening night gala on 7th