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International Film Festival

April 19, 2010toApril 25, 2010

First held in 2005, Bucharest’s International Film Festival, or B-EST IFF, opens the city’s Cultural Spring celebrations. Partnered by the Romanian Ministry of Culture, it offers a busy week of screenings, masterclasses and retrospectives.

In addition to the three competitions – for features, fictional shorts and documentaries – there are various other sections to Bucharest’s International Film Festival. Each year these include a survey of award winners from other big festivals like Cannes, Venice and Berlin, and a similar selection from American independent festivals such as Sundance, New York and Toronto.

Name: International Film Festival
Email: office@b-est.ro
Fax: +40 212 312 858
Phone: +40 212 312 858

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Romanian Cinema

Here is an overview of some of the most acclaimed and successful contemporary Romanian films, all great introductions to the region’s cinema.

5. The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (2005)

The Death Of Mr Lazarescu

This medical drama follows the title character as he waits for attention in a rundown hospital emergency ward – and unwittingly begins a nightmarish journey of horrendous mistreatment at the hands of the hospital staff. This bleak film is not easy to watch. Some say (and I agree) that it brings to mind Lars Von Triers‘ The Kingdom, though more realistic and less hallucinatory. The movie won numerous awards in films festivals, including Un Certain Regard award in 2005 Cannes Film Festival. To this day it is the most awarded Romanian film of all time.

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