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ROMANIAN, ADJECTIVE
The Romanian Film Festival In London, 7th Edition, 2 - 4 July 2010
Curzon Mayfair cinema, 38 Curzon Street, London W1J 7TY
ROMANIAN, ADJECTIVE, the 7th edition of the Romanian Film Festival in London, is happy to produce another glimpse into the country’s most exciting and serious new talents.
With thanks to Artificial Eye, we will open the festival with Corneliu Porumboiu’s POLICE, ADJECTIVE – a real treat for arthouse fans, in the company of the director.
Not ignoring the greats from the past, we will also introduce the classic SAND CLIFFS, along with new work – short and long – from last year’s cinematic crop. Special guests from Romania will be attending selected screenings and connected events: director Corneliu Porumboiu, screen legend Victor Rebengiuc, veteran director Dan Pita, author and journalist Liviu Antonesei, producer Dan Burlac, actress Ada Condeescu, film critic Magda Mihailescu, anthropologist Vlad Naumescu, and historian Stejarel Olaru.
PROGRAMME:
Friday 2 July, at 18.15 – London Premiere
POLICE, ADJECTIVE by Corneliu Porumboiu (Gala Screening)
Followed by Q&A with director Corneliu Porumboiu
Saturday 3 July, at 15.00 – UK Premiere
SAND CLIFFS by Dan Pita
Followed by Q&A with director Dan Pita and actor Victor Rebengiuc
& at 17.45 – UK Premiere
MEDAL OF HONOUR by Calin Peter Netzer
Followed by Q&A with actor Victor Rebengiuc
Sunday 4 July, at 15.00 – UK Premieres
THE CAGE by Adrian Sitaru, MUSIC IN THE BLOOD by Alexandru Mavrodineanu, OLI’S WEDDING by Tudor Cristian Jurgiu (shorts); BIRDS’ WAY by Klara Trencsenyi and Vlad Naumescu (documentary)
Followed by Q&A with anthropologist Vlad Naumescu
& at 17.45 – London Premiere
IF I WANT TO WHISTLE, I WHISTLE by Florin Serban
Followed by Q&A with actress Ada Condeescu
Tickets: £12.50 / £9.50 cineastes (Curzon Members)
Bookings: In person, online at www.curzoncinemas.com or by phone 0871 703 3989 (tickets will be on sale on the evening of Monday 21 June).
Venue: Curzon Mayfair, 38 Curzon Street, London W1J 7TY. Closest Tube stations: Green Park and Hyde Park Corner.
CONNECTED EVENTS:
Connected events are taking place at other venues. During the festival dates we are hosting Masterclasses, discussions and documentary screenings, all the films being UK premieres.
Thursday 1 July, at 18.00
Masterclass with Corneliu Porumboiu. Preceded by a screening of ‘12:08 East of Bucharest’, Corneliu Porumboiu’s debut feature film.
Location: London Film School (LFS), 24 Shelton Street, London WC2H 9UB. Free admission. Limited seating. Book in advance at www.lfs.org.uk/qa/index.php
Thursday 1 July, at 20.30
Opening reception of ‘Romanian, Adjective’, the seventh edition of the Romanian Film Festival in London, preceded by screening of the documentary film ‘Ion Ratiu – The Gentleman in a Bow Tie’ produced by the Romanian Television (TVR).
Location: The Ratiu Foundation, 18 Fitzhardinge Street, London W1H 6EQ. Admission by invitation only. RSVP by Wednesday 30 June at Tel. 020 7486 0295 ext. 108 or by e-mail at bookings@romanianculturalcentre.org.uk. Please mention the name of the event in the subject line.
Friday 2 July, at 20.30
Drinks reception following the Gala Screening of ‘Police, Adjective’ by Corneliu Porumboiu.
Location: Curzon Mayfair cinema, 38 Curzon Street, London W1J 7TY. Admission by invitation and for ticket holders. RSVP by Wednesday 30 June at Tel. 020 7486 0295 ext. 108 or by e-mail at bookings@romanianculturalcentre.org.uk. Please mention the name of the event in the subject line.
Sunday 4 July, at 12.30
Lunch Meeting with the Festival’s guests, and a screening of the documentary film ‘The Ministry of Truth’, produced by the Romanian Television (TVR), presenting the story of ‘Sand Cliffs’, a film banned by the Communist Party immediately after its release. Followed by a Q&A with Dan Pita, Victor Rebengiuc, and Stejarel Olaru.
Location: The Ratiu Foundation, 18 Fitzhardinge Street, London W1H 6EQ. Free admission. Book your place at Tel. 020 7486 0295 ext. 108 or by e-mail at bookings@romanianculturalcentre.org.uk. Please mention the name of the event in the subject line.
Monday 5 July, at 18.30
Special screening of documentary film ‘The New Wave of Romanian Cinema’ by Marius Doicov and Vincent Guyottot, part of the Curzon Doc Days strand. Followed by Q&A with film producer Dan Burlac and film critic Magda Mihailescu.
Location: Curzon Soho, 99 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 5DY. Ticketed event, £8.50/£7.50 cineastes. Book at www.curzoncinemas.com or Box Office 08717 033 988.
Tuesday 6 July, at 18.30
Culture Power Presentation by Ioana Voicu-Arnautoiu on the anti-communist armed resistance in Romania. Followed by a Q&A with Ioana Voicu-Arnautoiu and Christian Mititelu.
Location: The Ratiu Foundation, 18 Fitzhardinge Street, London W1H 6EQ. Free admission. Book your place at Tel. 020 7486 0295 ext. 108 or by e-mail at bookings@romanianculturalcentre.org.uk. Please mention the name of the event in the subject line.
Wednesday 7 July, at 18.30
Screening of two documentary films about the anti-communist armed resistance in Romania, produced by the Romanian Television (TVR): ‘The Partisans of Freedom’ and ‘Operation Greece’. Followed by Q&A with Stejarel Olaru.
Location: The Ratiu Foundation, 18 Fitzhardinge Street, London W1H 6EQ. Free admission. Book your place at Tel. 020 7486 0295 ext. 108 or by e-mail at bookings@romanianculturalcentre.org.uk. Please mention the name of the event in the subject line.
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Visit www.romanianculturalcentre.org.uk/filmfestival for other details and a special contest.
For any questions and press images, send us an e-mail at mail@romanianculturalcentre.org.uk
The Romanian Film Festival in London is organised by
The Ratiu Foundation / Romanian Cultural Centre in London, with the support of
The National Centre of Cinematography, Bucharest, Curzon Cinemas and Artificial Eye.
With the support of ProFusion International Creative Consultancy, ROMANi ONLiNE, The Romanian Television, and Diaspora Romaneasca.
NOTE: Image above is from ‘Police, Adjective’ by Corneliu Porumboiu
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