OPENS WITH 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 9-13^th, 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      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
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

·         5+20 - director Delia Popa - Thursday, Dec. 13

 

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 - $30, 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 filmfestival@roundtablesociety.org or visit www.roundtabledociety.org.

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