Sat, Apr 29
|UCLA Bridges Theater
Anca Damian's "The Island" at SEEfest
Romanian cinema at South East European Film Festival in Los Angeles
Time & Location
Apr 29, 2023, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM PDT
UCLA Bridges Theater, 235 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
About The Event
Romanian film director, writer and producer Anca Damian will present her most recent film, the mixed media animated feature "The Island", at South East European Film Festival in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 29. This special screening will be followed by a Q&A. The 18th edition of the renowned Festival is comprised of over 55 feature film productions of 2021 and 2022, all coming from South and East Europe, and takes place between April 26 and May 3 at various locations. Anca Damian's presence in Los Angeles is supported by the Romanian Cultural Institute.
The 2023 selection also features two other Romanian productions: "The Chalice of Sons and Daughters" (d. Cătălina Tesăr, Dana Bunescu, 2022) and "Men of Deeds" (d. Paul Negoescu, 2022).
Screening program of the Romanian movies:
"The Chalice of Sons and Daughters" (d. Cătălina Tesăr, Dana Bunescu, 2022) - Thu, Apr 27th, 3:00 PM @ Laemmle Royal. Details HERE.
"Men of Deeds" (d. Paul Negoescu, 2022) - Fri, Apr 28th, 7:30 PM @ Laemmle Town Center. Details HERE.
"The Island" (d. Anca Damian, 2022) - Sat, Apr 29th, 8:00 PM @ UCLA Bridges Theater, followed by a Q&A with Anca Damian. Details HERE.
The 18th annual South East European Film Festival (SEEfest), co-presented by ELMA, the foundation for European Languages and Movies in America, is excited to bring you another stellar lineup. Presenting and celebrating the cinematic and cultural diversity of 20 countries, the film festival continues to provide a platform in the U.S. for the discovery of new talent from South East Europe.