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Jan 82 min read
Three Romanian Films at Palm Springs International Film Festival 2025
This January, Romania brings its cinematic brilliance to the sunny desert oasis of Palm Springs, making a bold statement with three...
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RCI USA
Nov 26, 20243 min read
Special Oscar Preview | "Three Kilometers to the End of the World" by Emanuel Pârvu
A powerful drama crowned with the Queer Palm About the Event We are thrilled to invite you to a special preview of Three Kilometers to...
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RCI USA
Nov 6, 20244 min read
“Through the Looking Glass” | The Romanian Film Festival in Minnesota Starts Soon
About the Festival The youngest Romanian Film Festival in North America Is ready for Its second edition. If you’re a local of, or plan a...
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RCI USA
Oct 31, 20243 min read
“Rhythms of Life”: The Romanian Film Festival in Arizona 2024
About the Festival The fourth edition of the Romanian Film Fest Arizona, “Rhythms of Life,” organized by the American Romanian Cultural...
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RCI USA
Oct 28, 20247 min read
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...
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RCI USA
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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...
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RCI USA
Aug 30, 20246 min read
"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...
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RCI USA
May 7, 20243 min read
Director Tudor Giurgiu Promotes His Exceptional „Libertate” ("Freedom") in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta
Director and producer Tudor Giurgiu, one of the most influential men in Romanian cinema, zig-zags the United States to promote his latest...
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RCI USA
Apr 13, 20242 min read
Film Historian Adina Brădeanu on Forbidden Documentaries of the Stalinist Era
About the Event Oxford scholar Adina Brădeanu, one of our foremost film historians, tells the turbulent story in the Stalinist 1950s of...
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RCI USA
Nov 13, 20232 min read
"Tales of Our Destiny": The Newest Romanian Film Festival in the U.S. (Twin Cities, November 18-19),
A long-in-the-making labor of love is coming to life We are excited to support the first edition of the newest showcase of Romanian film...
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RCI USA
Oct 30, 20233 min read
The 2023 Romanian Film Festival in Seattle is Ready to Start
The 10th anniversary edition of one of the most impactful celebrations of Romanian film in North America We are pleased to cement our...
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RCI USA
Oct 13, 20232 min read
The Romanian Film Festival of Washington, D.C., 2023 | Reinventing Realism — New Cinema from Romania
Washington, D.C., the capital of Romanian film in November The fourth edition of The Romanian Film Festival of Washington, D.C. (RFF...
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RCI USA
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Romanian Film Festival in San Francisco
Stories in Motion: Chartering Paths in Romanian Cinema Time & Location Apr 21, 3:00 PM – Apr 23, 10:00 PM San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA...
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RCI USA
Jan 29, 20233 min read
Romanian Award-Winning Filmmaker Anca Damian, Guest of Honor at Animation First Festival
Feature film / Talk / Exhibition Romanian film director, writer and producer Anca Damian will premiere her most recent film, the mixed...
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RCI USA
Nov 9, 20221 min read
“HomeLands”: Cinema in Search of Belonging
The best of the newest film productions from Romania & Europe in a series of film screenings & events taking place both virtually & in...
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RCI USA
Oct 8, 20222 min read
Cristian Mungiu's "R.M.N." Premiers in the US at the 60th Edition of New York Film Festival
Romanian cinema on the Main Slate of the New York Film Festival The famed, ever-surprising director, whose R.M.N., a surgical examination...
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RCI USA
Jun 8, 20221 min read
Ioana Iacob Introduces "We Might as Well Be Dead" at Tribeca Festival
Praised for her subtle and powerful performance as the main character of dystopian thriller "We Might as Well Be Dead", a lucid...
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RCI USA
May 31, 20223 min read
Ever-Surprising Bogdan Apetri Introduces His Most Recent Films at Film Forum
After more than a decade of creative silence, award-winning director and writer Bogdan Apetri, one of the most astonishing debuts of the...
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RCI USA
May 16, 20227 min read
The Romanian Film Festival Returns to Washington, D.C., June 3-19, 2022
One of the largest events of its kind in North America, The Romanian Film Festival of Washington, D.C. (RFF) kicks off at historical...
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RCI USA
Nov 21, 20212 min read
"Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn”, Romania’s Entry for Oscars 2022, Opens in New York Theaters
After two sold-out screenings at the New York Film Festival this year, Radu Jude’s incendiary Golden Bear winner "Bad Luck Banging or...
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3 days ago2 min read
Norman Manea Warns Against the Rise of Antisemitism
Photo credit: Johnny Vacar On the world premiere of the first dramatization of his exceptional autobiographical book, ”The Hooligan’s...
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4 days ago7 min read
Brâncuși Reimagined: A Legacy Alive
Exhibition presented as part of “The Brâncuși Month in New York” About the Event Step into a world where the spirit of Constantin...
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5 days ago2 min read
The Music of Brâncuși: Virtuosic Alexa Stier Plays the Master`s Favorite Scores
Recital presented as part of “The Brâncuși Month in New York” About the Event Part of RCI New York’s popular Enescu Soirees series, this...
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Jan 302 min read
RCI+EUNIC President Liviu Jicman Advocates for Stronger Transatlantic Cultural Relations in a Landmark Visit to the U.S.
Liviu Jicman, President of the Romanian Cultural Institute (RCI) and the EU National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC), embarked on a...
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Jan 278 min read
Norman Manea’s Overwhelming “The Hooligan's Return” Gets the First Ever Theatrical Treatment
Presented on the occasion of the Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025 About the Event We are proud to co-produce and present the world premiere...
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Jan 205 min read
The Physician Treats, but Art Heals: Creative Pathways at the Intersection of Arts and Medicine
Exhibition | Panel | Music Recital About the Event Few creative intersections are more fertile than that between the medical profession...
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Jan 144 min read
"The Retreat": A Theatrical Exploration of Contemporary Anxieties
National Culture Day 2025 A tour-de-force starring Simona Măicănescu & Mircea Florian About the Event Join us in celebration of our...
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Jan 82 min read
Three Romanian Films at Palm Springs International Film Festival 2025
This January, Romania brings its cinematic brilliance to the sunny desert oasis of Palm Springs, making a bold statement with three...
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Jan 75 min read
Financial Support and Grants Provided by RCI
Through its financial programs, the Romanian Cultural Institute supports various independent initiatives in international cultural...
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Dec 16, 20242 min read
BUKOVINA DREAM: An evening of choral gems and seasonal treats
Featuring: "St. Inochentie of Probota" Choir of Suceava About the Event Bukovina is a dream-like region in North-Eastern Romania, beloved...
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Nov 26, 20243 min read
Special Oscar Preview | "Three Kilometers to the End of the World" by Emanuel Pârvu
A powerful drama crowned with the Queer Palm About the Event We are thrilled to invite you to a special preview of Three Kilometers to...
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Nov 7, 20244 min read
ECHOES OF AN ERA: 100 Romanian Artists Revealed
An extraordinary collection of black-and-white portraits by Eugeniu Lupu About the Event “Echoes of an Era: 100 Romanian Artists...
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Nov 6, 20244 min read
“Through the Looking Glass” | The Romanian Film Festival in Minnesota Starts Soon
About the Festival The youngest Romanian Film Festival in North America Is ready for Its second edition. If you’re a local of, or plan a...
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Nov 4, 20244 min read
Teodora Brody joins Stanley Jordan for a unique night at the Carnegie Hall
About the Event After her successful American tour presented by the Romanian Cultural Institute and the Romanian Embassy to the U.S. this...
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Oct 31, 20243 min read
“Rhythms of Life”: The Romanian Film Festival in Arizona 2024
About the Festival The fourth edition of the Romanian Film Fest Arizona, “Rhythms of Life,” organized by the American Romanian Cultural...
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Oct 28, 20247 min read
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...
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Oct 25, 20242 min read
Romanian-American Leonard Ursachi’s Public Art to Adorn East River’s Shore
"Peace Like a River" opens in Hunter's Point South Park We are pleased to announce the unveiling of "Peace Like a River", a new public...
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Oct 22, 20243 min read
Aida Garrido's "Inside/Outside", Directed by Alexandru Mihail, at the Romanian-American Studio Theater
A work-in-progress of an exciting existential comedy About the Event We are pleased to present the first public reading of...
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Oct 15, 20243 min read
Author and Educator Ioana Nicolaie at European Literature Night 2024
About the Event Some of Europe’s brightest literary talents will gather in New York to reaffirm the relevance of literature in troubled...
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Oct 14, 20246 min read
ANTISYMMETRIC: Romanian-Canadian Perspectives in Contemporary Art
The 3rd edition of the Salon of Romanian-American Artists at RCI New York About the Event The third edition of our annual Salon of...
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Sep 24, 20242 min read
European Day of Languages 2024
A celebration of multilingualism (including prizes, activities for all ages, cultural performances, and delicious international cuisines)...
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Sep 23, 20242 min read
Mircea Cărtărescu, One of the Towering Figures of Contemporary Literature, Comes to RCI New York
About the Event Romanian author Mircea Cărtărescu, the winner of some of the most prestigious international literary awards, including ...
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Sep 4, 20242 min read
PIPENCO RUNWAY SHOW at New York Fashion Week
Romanian Fashion Showcase Program, 4th edition About the Event Emerging brand Pipenco is set to debut its latest collection at New York...
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Sep 3, 20242 min read
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...
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Aug 30, 20246 min read
"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...
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Jul 30, 20243 min read
"Heart2hearT" by Legendary Gigi Căciuleanu at Battery Dance Festival
A spectacular show by internationally acclaimed choreographer Gigi Căciuleanu, inspired by one of the founding myths of Romanian identity
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Jun 28, 20248 min read
ROMANIAN WEEKEND AT THE WHARF: The Landmark of Romanian Cultural Presences in America Reaches Its 3rd Edition
Music, dance, food, wine, spoken word performances, concerts, and craft shows with a view! Recommended by Washington Post, Axios,...
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Jun 27, 20242 min read
"Wisdom & Reflection", 55th Anniversary Murals by Radu Pandele
"Wisdom & Reflection" is a pair of striking murals created for the 55th anniversary of the establishment of the Romanian...
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Jun 25, 20244 min read
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...
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Jun 20, 20244 min read
RCI President Liviu Jicman Takes Over as President of EUNIC, the Global Network of EU’s Cultural Institutes
We are excited to announce that Mr. Liviu Jicman, the President of the Romanian Cultural Institute, has taken over the Presidency of...
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Jun 20, 20245 min read
10 European Artists Reveal the Mural "Garden of Collective Futures" in East Village, New York
We are pleased to announce the inauguration of “The Garden of Collective Futures”, a public art project initiated by ten members of the...
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Jun 17, 20248 min read
Teodora is Back: The Leading Lady of Romanian Jazz Returns for a Much-Awaited American Tour
“Unifying Worlds: from Beethoven to Enescu” in Washington, D.C., New York, and Chicago Shooting to stardom as Teodora Enache and known...
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Jun 14, 20242 min read
Experts in Fun: Romanians Occupy Broadway
We are pleased to join forces with the Romanian Embassy in Washington and the Consulate General of Romania in New York in support of one...
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Jun 13, 20244 min read
Fervent Cristina A. Bejan Launches Her Theater Collection Book in New York
SOLD OUT! About the Event Romanian Cultural Institute is proud to present, in partnership with The Drama Book Shop and Jay Michaels...
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Jun 4, 20246 min read
TRIANON FOREVER | The Making of Unified Romania
An Online Exhibition of a Diplomatic Triumph The departure of the delegations after the signing of the Trianon Peace Treaty We remember a...
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May 31, 20243 min read
Alexandra Croitoru Joins Brooklyn Museum`s "In the Now: Gender and Nation in Europe" Exhibition
The visual artist and curator will also give a talk as part of the Art History Happy Hour: "In the Now" We are delighted to announce our...
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May 16, 20247 min read
The First Theatrical Version of Nobel Prize Winner Herta Müller’s "LOWLANDS" Presented in New York
A haunting depiction of the moral decomposition of the terminal years of Communism ABOUT THE EVENT We are excited to open (and close) the...
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May 11, 20244 min read
Ivan Gallery at the Independent Art Fair New York
Photo credit: Simona Runcan, Icon and Flowered Rug, 1998, oil on canvas, 36.81 x 36.81 inch framed, courtesy of the Estate of Simona...
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May 7, 20243 min read
Director Tudor Giurgiu Promotes His Exceptional „Libertate” ("Freedom") in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta
Director and producer Tudor Giurgiu, one of the most influential men in Romanian cinema, zig-zags the United States to promote his latest...
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Apr 24, 20242 min read
Iconoclastic Writer Anca Mizumsky on "Those Who Buy Stars" and on Immigration as Moral Experience
Phoenix-based writer and psychologist Anca Mizumsky talks about immigration as trauma and personal reinvention
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Apr 23, 20244 min read
An Environmentally Conscious Romanian Presence at NADA New York
Featuring Iulian Bisericaru and Megan Dominescu Photo credit: Iulian Bisericaru, Vivid Anxiety, 2024, oil on canvas, 150 x 120 cm,...
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Apr 18, 20246 min read
CLOSE TO THE BONE: A Descent into Collective Melancholia
An exhibition by celebrated Romanian artist Radu Oreian Radu Oreian: Close to the Bone With guest artists: Mark Ryan Chariker, María...
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Apr 13, 20242 min read
Film Historian Adina Brădeanu on Forbidden Documentaries of the Stalinist Era
About the Event Oxford scholar Adina Brădeanu, one of our foremost film historians, tells the turbulent story in the Stalinist 1950s of...
135 views