The Romanian Film Festival Seattle, 10th Edition
November 4-5, 2023
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle celebrates its 10th anniversary with a rich program of comedies, dramas and documentaries that explore current topics with unflinching honesty. This year’s lineup will comprise of critically-acclaimed, newly released films, as well as US premieres and special guests from Romania.
The second weekend of the festival is held at the Northwest Film Forum from November 11-12, and films will be available to stream online from November 4-12, including Taxi Drivers and BOSS. Online screenings are available at: watch.eventive.org/rff2023.
Series Pass: $45 | $40 SIFF Members, Seniors, Students
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle celebrates its 10th anniversary with a wonderfully nuanced edition that explores current topics with unflinching honesty. This year’s program will comprise of critically-acclaimed and newly released films, and featuring special guests from Romania.
Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Boss
Romania | 2022 | 126 min. | Bogdan Mirică
November 4, 2023
Bogdan, an ambulance driver in Bucharest, takes part in an armed robbery gone wrong, leading his life to spiral out of control.
Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Playback
Romania | 2023 | 77 min. | Iulia Rugină
November 4, 2023
Playback follows Sorin Lupașcu, a famous DJ during Romania's communist years, as the film subtly reveals the country's transformations to a democracy.
Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Between Revolutions
Romania | 2023 | 68 min. | Vlad Petri
November 5, 2023
Two friends separated by political revolutions find connection through letters, defying distance and turmoil.
Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Taxi Drivers
Romania | 2023 | 100 min. | Bogdan Theodor Olteanu
November 5, 2023
Bucharest’s nightlife is seen through the eyes of two taxi drivers, Liviu and Lică, who run into a series of unexpected and hilarious events.