Film Series

Making Waves: New Romanian Cinema

 
Film Series
 
Dec 4—Dec 7, 2017
 
   
 
 
 
 
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New York’s longstanding Romanian film festival comes to BAMcinématek. Now in its 12th year, Making Waves brings together the best of the fresh voices, which for over a decade have included some of the most vital and profound films to emerge from Eastern Europe. This year’s highlights include a Balkan Coen-esque thriller, a zany social comedy, and a quiet backwater drama—plus a spotlight on Anca Damian, one of the most compelling Romanian directors working today who has forged a singular path with her visually arresting documentary, narrative, and animation hybrids.

The 12th edition of Making Waves is co-presented by the Romanian Film Initiative and BAMcinématek. Leading support is provided by The Trust for Mutual Understanding, the Filmmakers Union of Romania, and Blue Heron Foundation.


 
PAST EVENTS
Dogs
Film
Dogs
 

This tense, neo-noir thriller won the Critics’ Prize at Cannes.

Mon, Dec 4, 2017
 
 
Two Lottery Tickets
Film
Two Lottery Tickets
 

This charmingly fast-and-loose indie comedy broke box office records in Romania.

Mon, Dec 4, 2017
 
 
In Perfect Health
Film
In Perfect Health
 

The latest from innovative director Anca Damian is part thriller, part family tragedy.

Tue, Dec 5, 2017
 
 
CRULIC
Film
Crulic: The Path to Beyond
 

This chilling animated documentary recounts a Kafkaesque miscarriage of justice.

Wed, Dec 6, 2017
 
 
Magic Mountain
Film
The Magic Mountain
 

This mixed-media tour-de-force is a hallucinatory essay on the meaning of heroism.

Wed, Dec 6, 2017
 
 
Meda
Film
Meda or The Not So Bright Side of Things
 

A man must fight to keep custody of his foster daughter in this heartrending human drama.

Thu, Dec 7, 2017