The Romanian Film Festival Seattle, 11th Edition
November 1-3, 2024
The 11th edition of the Romanian Film Festival Seattle brings a variety of genres and award-winning films, including US Premieres and international special guests. This year’s theme, Rhythms of Life, is an exploration of the many ups and downs which shape our everyday life.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Another Lottery Ticket
Romania | 2023 | 86 min. | Paul Negoescu
November 1, 2024
Dinel, Sile and Pompiliu want to get rich by mining crypto but they soon lose the USB stick with their digital fortune. Lead Actor Dorian Boguță scheduled to attend for post-film Q&A. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Refuge
Romania | 2023 | 83 min. | Liviu Marghidan
November 2, 2024
Two siblings, who live separately with their divorced parents, reunite on their annual trip to the mountains. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Nora
Romania | 2023 | 85 min. | Carla-Maria Teaha
November 2, 2024
An intimate documentary into beloved 91 year-old author Nora Iuga’s world and her search for youth and love. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Holy Week
Romania | 2024 | 133 min. | Andrei Cohn
November 2, 2024
In this period drama, the tense relationship between Jewish innkeeper Leiba and his Romanian servant Gheorghe reaches a boiling point. US Premiere. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Libertate
Romania | 2023 | 109 min. | Tudor Giurgiu
November 2, 2024
In the chaotic days of the 1989 revolution, a violent assault on a Police unit escalates into a bloody confrontation. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Clara
Romania | 2023 | 85 min. | Sabin Dorohoi
November 2, 2024
A Romanian divorced mother working in Germany has to face her failure as a mother in her attempt to become a reliable parent. Screenwriter Ruxandra Ghițescu scheduled to attend for post-film Q&A. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Where Elephants Go
Romania | 2024 | 115 min. | Cătălin Rotaru and Gabi Șarga
November 3, 2024
Nine year-old Leni and childlike intellectual Marcel kick around Bucharest, unruffled by the dark sides of life. US Premiere. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Gone Wild
Romania | 2012 | 88 min. | Dan Curean
November 3, 2024
The film explores the fate of a herd of wild horses along the Danube Delta through the eyes of Ivan, a young village boy. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Nasty
Romania | 2024 | 103 min. | Tudor Giurgiu
November 3, 2024
A deep dive into the life of Romanian tennis legend Ilie Năstase, the sport's original rebel. US Premiere. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.
The Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Carbon
Romania | 2022 | 103 min. | Ion Borș
November 3, 2024
Army-bound Dima and Vesea find a carbonized body and are sent on an absurd journey to discover its identity. Producer Sergiu Cumatrenco Jr. scheduled to attend for post-film Q&A. Presented by American Romanian Cultural Society.