The Romanian Film Festival Returns to Washington, D.C.

One of the largest events of its kind in North America, The Romanian Film Festival of Washington, D.C. (RFF) kicks off at historical Miracle Theatre on June 3rd, 2022, under the motto: “Reinventing Realism — New Cinema from Romania”. Bigger and bolder than the previous two editions, RFF 2022 showcases the creative diversity of a cinema that has become a force on the international arthouse circuit.

Curated by Romanian film critic Mihai Fulger, the program, running for three consecutive weekends, features 12 of the most original and thought-provoking productions of the pandemic years which take the viewer through a veritable deep-dive into the Eastern European psyche, offering a better understanding of current dynamics dramatically unfolding in the Old World. No less than 13 Romanian directors, actors, producers and film critics will cross the Atlantic to introduce their films and meet with the American cinephiles.

"Get a crash course on Romanian cinema and culture at this free film festival" - NBC Washington

"The Romanian Film Festival is back for a third year, showcasing 12 movie screenings and meet-and-greets with Romanian directors, actors, and producers over three weekends." - DCist 

"Explore Romanian film all month long at this free festival. Curated by Romanian film critic Mihai Fulger, it includes 12 features released during the pandemic and offers viewers a better understanding of the Eastern European psyche via various Q&As with directors." - Washingtonian (Top 5 Picks of the Week)

Films and guests: 

Weekend 1 (June 3-5): "Blue Moon" - Q&A with director Alina Grigore; "The Campaign" - Q&A with director Marian Crișan; "The Windseeker" - Q&A with director Mihai Sofronea; "Poppy Field"; "Mikado". 

Weekend 2 (June 10-12): "Unidentified" - Q&A with director Bogdan George Apetri and lead actor Bogdan Farcaș; #dogpoopgirl - Q&A with director Andrei Huțuleac and lead actress Andreea Grămoșteanu; "Luca" - Q&A with director Horațiu Mălăele and actor Bogdan Mălăele.

Weekend 3 (June 18-19): "Man and Dog" - Q&A with film critic Mihai Fulger; "Lebensdorf" - Q&A with lead actress Ioana Flora and  film critic Mihai Fulger; "Otto the Barbarian" - Q&A with director Ruxandra Ghițescu, actress Ioana Flora and  film critic Mihai Fulger; "Miracle" - Q&A with lead actress Ioana Bugarin and  film critic Mihai Fulger.

Dedicated to the 25th anniversary since the launch of the Strategic Partnership for the 21st Century between Romania and the United States of America, RFF 2022 is organized by the Embassy of Romania to the United States, Romanian Cultural Institute in New York, and Miracle Theatre, with the generous support of Transylvania Bank (Banca Transilvania) from Romania.

All the screenings are free of charge and the access will be granted on a first-come first-served basis. Find out more about the festival and this year's program HERE.