1st ROMANIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF CHICAGO OPENS WITH THE US PREMIERE OF
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' (Endless), DECEMBER 9-13, 2007 .
CHICAGO – Chicago is home to the second largest Romanian-American
population in the United States and December 9th will usher in the
opening of the first ever Romanian Film Festival of Chicago, December
9-13th, 2007, presented by The Round Table Society.
"A Romanian Film Festival in Chicago is something we felt has been
needed for several years. With the increasing interest in Romanian
film making world-wide, we felt there couldn't be a better time to
begin." said Ramona Briciu, Vice President of Cultural Affairs for The
Round Table Society. "Film is a medium that brings all cultures
together, and we believe this initiative will benefit not only the
growing Romanian community of Chicago, but all the people who are
passionate about film."
Highlights include:
Ø US Premiere of California Dreamin'(Endless) directed by Cristian
Nemescu, Winner of Un Certain Regard at the 2007 Cannes. Film Festival
Ø Screenings of early and unavailable works by highly acclaimed
directors: Cristian Mungiu – Winner of the Palme D'Or at the 2007
Cannes Film Festival for 4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days and Cristi Puiu -
Winner of Un Certain Regard at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival for The
Death of Mr. Lazarescu).
Ø A showcase of short films created by local Romanian artists, Irina
Botea and Delia Popa
Feature Films (in chronological order):
Opening Night - Sunday, December 9, 2007 - 7.00pm
US PREMIERE - California Dreamin' (Endless) - directed by Cristian Nemescu
Winner of "Un Certain Regard" Cannes 2007
· Occident – director Cristian Mungiu - Monday, Dec. 10 @ 7:30pm
· Bless you, Prison! ("Binecuvantata Fii Inchisoare") – director
Nicolae Margineanu - Tuesday, Dec. 11 @ 7.30pm
· Stuff and Dough("Marfa si Banii") - director Cristi Puiu -
Wednesday, Dec. 12 @ 7.30pm
· Philanthropy ("Filantropica") – director Nae Caranfil - Thursday,
Dec. 13 @ 7.30pm
Short Films:
· Auditions for a Revolution - director Irina Botea - Tuesday, Dec. 11
· Home Sickness - director Delia Popa - Wednesday, Dec. 12
SCREENING LOCATION
The 1st Romanian Film Festival of Chicago will screen films at Stan
Mansion, 2408 N Kedzie, Chicago, Illinois 60647. For additional
information regarding the location please visit www.stanmansion.com .
All screenings will be digital.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for single and multiple film screenings which range in price
from $7 - $25, are now on-sale and available by visiting
www.roundtablesociety.org or on-site at Stan Mansion. Tickets will
also be sold at the entrance before each screening based on
availability.
ABOUT ROUND TABLE SOCIETY
Round Table Society (RTS) is an all-volunteer, non-paid staff
501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization, endorsed by the Romanian
General Consulate in Chicago. Our mission is to facilitate
intercultural exchange, strengthen the Romanian-American community and
create a sense of unity and belonging. The organization has no
religious or political affiliations.
For up-to-date and detailed Festival information, email
[EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit www.roundtablesociety.org.
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