Romanian Film Festival at Stanford: "Performing Identities in Romanian Cinema"

Friday, April 27, 2012
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
(Pacific)
Bechtel International Center

The third edition of the Romanian Film Festival at Stanford.  The theme “Performing Identities” inspires this year’s selection of films celebrating established filmmakers while also introducing new artists.  The audience will have the opportunity to view and experience the multifaceted aspects of Romanian cinema as showcased by films directed by Radu Gabrea (Goldfaden’s Legacy, Rumenye-Rumenye, and The Red Gloves),  Mona Nicora (Our School), Lucian Pintilie (Carnival Scenes), Marian Crisan (Morgen), Claudiu Mitcu (Two of Us) and student films directed by Cristian Mungiu (2007 Palme d'Or)  and Corneliu Porumboiu (Fipresci Prize and the Jury Prize at the 2009).

Throughout the festival, there will be Q&A sessions and panel discussions with special guest directors and academics from Stanford and San Francisco State University. 

For the full schedule of films, Q&As and panel discussions and the list of special guests, please visit the festival website.