Romanian Film Festival DC – 2023

One of the largest events of its kind in North America, the Romanian Film Festival of Washington, DC (RFF) returns for its fourth edition! Organized by the Embassy of Romania to the United States and Romanian Cultural Institute in New York, at the Landmark E Street Cinema in Washington, DC the festival will take place from November 2 through 5 under the already consecrated motto “Reinventing Realism — New Cinema from Romania.” The Landmark E Street Cinema is located at 555 11th Street, NW in Washington, DC.

The most important Romanian cultural cinematographic event in the United States, RFF 2023 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 four consecutive days, features six of the most original and thought-provoking productions. Romanian directors, actors and film critics will cross the Atlantic to introduce their films and meet with the American cinephiles.

Freedom (Libertate) – November 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2023, 109’, subtitles Followed by a Q&A with director Tudor Giurgiu and film critic Mihai Fulger.

Another Lottery Ticket (Încă două lozuri) – November 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
2023, 86’, subtitles d. Paul Negoescu Followed by a Q&A with film critic Mihai Fulger.

To The North (Spre nord) – November 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
2022, 123’, subtitles d. Mihai Mincan Followed by a Q&A with the actor Niko Becker and film critic Mihai Fulger.

Day of The Tiger (Tigru) – November 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2023, 80’, subtitles Followed by a Q&A with director Andrei Tănase and film critic Mihai Fulger.

Boss – November 5 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
2023, 126’, subtitles d. Bogdan Mirică Followed by a Q&A with film critic Mihai Fulger.

Men of Deeds (Oameni de treabă) – November 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
2022, 105’, subtitles d. Paul Negoescu Followed by a Q&A with film critic Mihai Fulger.

The festival is part of an ample cultural program dedicated to the Romania-United States Strategic Partnership: „Romania – United States, a Partnership for the Future – Celebrating Romanian talent” and is being organized with the generous support of the sponsors from Romania: Banca Transilvania, BCR, CEC Bank, Dedeman, Kaufland, EximBank, One, Hidroelectrica, Lidl, EMag.

Free entry. For additional information about the festival and the movies, please visit www.romanianfilmfestivaldc.com.