"New Romanian Perspectives": Romanian Film Festival in Washington, D.C. 2025
- RCI USA
- Nov 10
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 20
The premiere showcase of Romanian film in North America, now in its 6th edition
The Romanian Cultural Institute in New York and the Embassy of Romania to the United States are delighted to present the 6th edition of the Romanian Film Festival in Washington, D.C., taking place November 13–16, 2025, at the exquisite AMC Georgetown 14.
A highlight of Romanian–American cultural cooperation and one of the most consistent showcases of Romania’s cinematic creativity abroad, the festival, curated by film critic Mihai Fulger, brings to the U.S. capital an exceptional lineup of six acclaimed feature films and documentaries, each followed by introductions, post-screening discussions, and Q&A sessions.
The festival will also feature special guests, including actress Daniela Nane (Comatogen) and director Tudor D. Popescu (Nasty), who will join audiences for conversations following selected screenings.
Program Overview
Thursday, November 13, 7 PM – Opening Night | Jaful secolului / Traffic (dir. Teodora Ana Mihai, 2024). Romania’s official submission for the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category
Friday, November 14, 7 PM – Dinți de lapte / Milk Teeth (dir. Mihai Mincan, 2025)
Saturday, November 15, 4 PM – Tata (dir. Lina Vdovîi & Radu Ciorniciuc, 2024)
Saturday, November 15, 7 PM – Comatogen (dir. Igor Cobileanski, 2025) | Q&A with actress DANIELA NANE
Sunday, November 16, 4 PM – Nasty (dir. Tudor Giurgiu, Cristian Pascariu & Tudor D. Popescu, 2024) | Q&A with director TUDOR D. POPESCU
Sunday, November 16, 7 PM – Anul Nou care n-a fost / The New Year That Never Came (dir. Bogdan Mureșanu, 2024)
Now in its sixth edition, the Romanian Film Festival in Washington, D.C. stands as one of Romania’s most important cultural diplomacy projects, reaffirming the vitality and creative power of contemporary Romanian cinema. Over the past two decades, Romanian filmmakers have earned an exceptional reputation for their moral inquisitiveness, subtle storytelling, and haunting visual realism. Their films captivate through the truthful depiction of the quiet intensity of everyday lives, the courage to confront social and emotional complexity, and the rejection of simple answers to complicated ethical dilemmas. This is a cinema that looks deeply at human nature, inviting viewers everywhere to recognize themselves on screen.
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