3rd Annual Romanian Film Festival of Chicago
Skokie Theatre
May, 2011
7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie 60077
Ticket purchases required
Romanian Cultural Exchange (ROCX) is hosting the 3rd Romanian Film Festival in Chicago, scheduled for May 27-29, 2011 at the Skokie Theatre. This event draws the highest population of people with Romanian heritage in the Mid-West, and hundreds of film lovers. The Romanian Community in Chicago alone accounts for over 100,000 people. The event will include an opening cocktail party to honor lead Romanian film industry players and our elite sponsors.
As the L.A. Times quotes, "Romanians can't make a bad film. It's like, illegal in their country." We invite you to join the Romanian community, and foreign film enthusiasts alike in discovering the cinematic phenomenon that left a fierce impression on film festivals all over the world. Help ROCX make that impact in Chicago.
All sceenings will run with English subtitles. To purchase early bird tickets, please scroll down this page. Tickets will be sold at an additional charge the week of the festival (May 23-29th) both online and at the entrance.
Highlights include:
- Opening Night Gala with special guests
- Chicago Premiere of Silent Wedding (“Nunta Muta”) directed by Horatiu Malaele; winner of the Grand Prix at Umbria International Film Festival, Italy 2009
- Chicago Premiere of Megatron directed by Marian Crisan
Winner of the Palme d’Or for a Short Film at the Cannes International Film Festival 2008
- The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceausescu directed by Andrei Ujica, Official Selection of the Cannes International Film Festival 2010
Bouquet of Flowers/
Silent Wedding/
Opening Gala
Silent Wedding/
Opening Gala
$
30.00
Friday, May 27 @ 6:30PM
Bouquet of Flowers (short)
Director: Ovi Morariu (2011)
Synopsis: In the cold evening of March 1st, a young girl has to go to the flower market to buy flowers for her mom. The only one flower shop left open is run by a gypsy seller, who falls in love at the first sight with her.
Silent Wedding
Director: Horatiu Malaele (2008)
Starring: Meda Andreea Victor, Alexandru Potocean and Valentin Teodosiu
Synopsis: In 1953, the wedding of a young couple continues silently after the whole country is mourning the death of Stalin. The screenplay is based on a true story which took place in a small rural village in Romania.
The screenings will be preceded by the opening gala. The event will include cocktail party to honor lead Romanian film industry players and our elite sponsors. Wine and Romanian appetizers will be served. Come socialize with the Romanian-American community and meet our special guests.
Bouquet of Flowers (short)
Director: Ovi Morariu (2011)
Synopsis: In the cold evening of March 1st, a young girl has to go to the flower market to buy flowers for her mom. The only one flower shop left open is run by a gypsy seller, who falls in love at the first sight with her.
Silent Wedding
Director: Horatiu Malaele (2008)
Starring: Meda Andreea Victor, Alexandru Potocean and Valentin Teodosiu
Synopsis: In 1953, the wedding of a young couple continues silently after the whole country is mourning the death of Stalin. The screenplay is based on a true story which took place in a small rural village in Romania.
The screenings will be preceded by the opening gala. The event will include cocktail party to honor lead Romanian film industry players and our elite sponsors. Wine and Romanian appetizers will be served. Come socialize with the Romanian-American community and meet our special guests.
The World According To Ion B/
Megatron
Megatron
$
10.00
Saturday, May 28 @ 4:30PM
Megatron (short)
Director: Marian Crisan (2008)
Synopsis: It's Maxim's birthday. He's 8 years old. He lives together only with his mother in a village not so close to the big city. For his birthday, his mother will take him to Bucharest, to McDonald's. There, Maxim hopes to meet his father.
The World According To Ion B (documentary)
Director: Alexander Nanau (2009)
Synopsis: The documentary follows in real life the dream of any man living on the streets - to one day become famous and leave behind a life of poverty, misery and humiliation. Ion Barladeanu is on his way to becoming an important contemporary artist, but in May 2008 he was still an anonymous tramp on the streets of Bucharest.
Megatron (short)
Director: Marian Crisan (2008)
Synopsis: It's Maxim's birthday. He's 8 years old. He lives together only with his mother in a village not so close to the big city. For his birthday, his mother will take him to Bucharest, to McDonald's. There, Maxim hopes to meet his father.
The World According To Ion B (documentary)
Director: Alexander Nanau (2009)
Synopsis: The documentary follows in real life the dream of any man living on the streets - to one day become famous and leave behind a life of poverty, misery and humiliation. Ion Barladeanu is on his way to becoming an important contemporary artist, but in May 2008 he was still an anonymous tramp on the streets of Bucharest.
Francesca/
The Bell
The Bell
$
10.00
Saturday, May 28 @ 7:00PM
The Bell (short)
Director: Sabin Dorohoi (2009)
Synopsis: Somewhere, in a village lost between the hills, traditions are still respected. For instance, when a young couple gets wed, the coming out of the church must be marked by the ringing bell! It is the custom! But what can you do when someone comes and breaks
Francesca
Director: Bobby Paunescu (2009)
Synopsis: Francesca is a young kindergarten teacher whose dream is to immigrate to Italy. Searching for a better life, Francesca is ready to overcome any obstacles, even the worries and the doubtfulness of the people closest to her. The plan is that her boyfriend, Mita, should join her in Italy as soon as he closes the small business he runs. Things take an unfortunate turn, painful truths come to light and priorities change.
The Bell (short)
Director: Sabin Dorohoi (2009)
Synopsis: Somewhere, in a village lost between the hills, traditions are still respected. For instance, when a young couple gets wed, the coming out of the church must be marked by the ringing bell! It is the custom! But what can you do when someone comes and breaks
Francesca
Director: Bobby Paunescu (2009)
Synopsis: Francesca is a young kindergarten teacher whose dream is to immigrate to Italy. Searching for a better life, Francesca is ready to overcome any obstacles, even the worries and the doubtfulness of the people closest to her. The plan is that her boyfriend, Mita, should join her in Italy as soon as he closes the small business he runs. Things take an unfortunate turn, painful truths come to light and priorities change.
Kino Caravan
$
10.00
Sunday, May 29 @ 3:00PM
Director: Titus Muntean (2009)
Synopsis: On a rainy day, two guys arrive in a small village with film and a projector in their car. No one from the village comes to meet them. What happened? Who are they? The not knowing relays no small amount of interest at times through tension as in a horror movie, and at times through compassionate laughter.
Director: Titus Muntean (2009)
Synopsis: On a rainy day, two guys arrive in a small village with film and a projector in their car. No one from the village comes to meet them. What happened? Who are they? The not knowing relays no small amount of interest at times through tension as in a horror movie, and at times through compassionate laughter.
The Autobiography Of Nicolae Ceausescu/
For Him
For Him
$
10.00
Sunday, May 29 @ 5:00PM
For Him (short)
Director: Stanca Radu (2009)
Starring: Andreea Gramosteanu, Tudor Parvu
Synopsis: For Him stands for the love that guides someone in all their actions, no matter how lonesome, clumsy, embarrassing or painful they get.
The Autobiography Of Nicolae Ceausescu (documentary)
Director: Andrei Ujica (2010)
Synopsis: The film explores the image of the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu using unknown official footage from the Romanian National Television and National Film Archives.
For Him (short)
Director: Stanca Radu (2009)
Starring: Andreea Gramosteanu, Tudor Parvu
Synopsis: For Him stands for the love that guides someone in all their actions, no matter how lonesome, clumsy, embarrassing or painful they get.
The Autobiography Of Nicolae Ceausescu (documentary)
Director: Andrei Ujica (2010)
Synopsis: The film explores the image of the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu using unknown official footage from the Romanian National Television and National Film Archives.
Day Pass for May 28th
$
15.00
Saturday, May 28 @ 4:30PM
Megatron (short)
Director: Marian Crisan (2008)
The World According To Ion B (documentary)
Director: Alexander Nanau (2009)
Saturday, May 28 @ 7:00PM
The Bell (short)
Director: Sabin Dorohoi (2009)
Francesca
Director: Bobby Paunescu (2009)
Megatron (short)
Director: Marian Crisan (2008)
The World According To Ion B (documentary)
Director: Alexander Nanau (2009)
Saturday, May 28 @ 7:00PM
The Bell (short)
Director: Sabin Dorohoi (2009)
Francesca
Director: Bobby Paunescu (2009)
Day Pass for May 29th
$
15.00
Sunday, May 29 @ 3:00PM
Kino Caravan
Director: Titus Muntean (2009)
Sunday, May 29 @ 5:00PM
For Him (short)
Director: Stanca Radu (2009)
The Autobiography Of Nicolae Ceausescu (documentary)
Director: Andrei Ujica (2010)
Kino Caravan
Director: Titus Muntean (2009)
Sunday, May 29 @ 5:00PM
For Him (short)
Director: Stanca Radu (2009)
The Autobiography Of Nicolae Ceausescu (documentary)
Director: Andrei Ujica (2010)
This project has been realized with the support of:
Mr. William C. Hunt
Casa Dracula
Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of US
Guvernul Romaniei - Departamentul Pentru Romanii De Pretutindeni
Mr. William C. Hunt
Casa Dracula
Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of US
Guvernul Romaniei - Departamentul Pentru Romanii De Pretutindeni
