Movie enthusiasts have till the end of this week to catch the lineup at the French Film Festival, whereas those with a taste for gourmet delights can visit the Praid Salt Mine for a gathering featuring fine cuisine and fun activities.
In Bucharest:
French Film Festival
Until March 30
The annual festival focusing on French film is set to return to Bucharest and twelve additional cities across the nation, featuring this year’s edition themed around
Échos
The festival, showcasing French auteur cinema in various aspects, delves into the way narratives and visuals echo through different age groups. Additional information can be found below.
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Art Safari
Until July 27
The present iteration of the art exhibition showcases displays dedicated to Ioan Andreescu, Ion Țuculescu, lesser-known Romanian painters, as well as emerging talents in the arts scene. For more information, please delve deeper into the provided materials.
here
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Echoes of Ji.hlava
Until April 3
Four movies from the lineup of the international documentary film festival Echoes of Ji.hlava are being shown at the Czech Center in Bucharest. For more information, please check.
here
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The jungle envelops the museum.
Until March 31
The Grigore Antipa Museum of Natural History is featuring an exhibit with live exotic butterflies designed to turn the museum into a tropical paradise. This display showcases butterflies from various species native to Southeast Asia, Central and South America, as well as Sub-Saharan Africa. Additional information can be provided upon request.
here
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Răzvan Anton: Fading Studies
Until April 12
The showcase of new pieces by Răzvan Anton, based on a familial archive of photographs, is currently available for viewing at Gaep. Additional information can be found here.
here
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Concerts at the George Enescu Philharmonic
March 27, 28
The George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Dmitry Liss, presents a performance featuring compositions by Olga Viktorova, Alexander Glazunov, and Dmitri Shostakovich. The featured violinist is Valentin Șerban.
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In the country:
Universe of Salvador Dalí
Until April 30
This major showcase for the Catalan artist in the nation has previously been displayed in Bucharest prior to its run in Cluj. Featuring 170 pieces, this exhibit takes visitors on an extraordinary tour through the artist’s creations, including lifelike statues, surrealistic furnishings, and bespoke artworks. The display can be seen at Hintz House. For more information, visit their website.
here
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A Richard Clayderman performance in Cluj
March 29
The renowned French pianist, famous for his hit
Ballade pour Adeline
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takes place at the city’s BT Arena. Further information can be found below.
here
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IZANAGI – Japanese Film Festival
Until March 30
The fifth iteration of the Japanese animation festival Izanagi is currently underway, spanning across nine cities in Japan with a focus on the concept of “persona.” Film lovers and aficionados of Japanese culture can delve into the notion of identity via seven movies, such as “Perfect Blue,” “Millennium Actress,” and “Paprika,” all directed by Satoshi Kon. Over this upcoming weekend, the event will make stops in Craiova and Brașov. Additional information follows.
here
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SoNoRo Conac
Until June
The tour featuring chamber music performances at iconic historic venues across the nation has commenced with events taking place at the Mihai Eminescu Library in Iași and Casa Numaà in Cluj.
here
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Taste of Transylvania Underground
March 28 – March 30
The Praid Salt Mine organizes this food festival inspired by the “fun dining” idea, combining premium cuisine with entertainment elements. Additional information can be found below.
here
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Bookfest
Timişoara
March 27 – March 30
The book fair offers an array of cultural happenings along with popular titles available at reduced prices at the Regional Business Center (CRAFT). Attendees will have the opportunity to meet notable authors such as Gabriela Adameșteanu, Gabriel Liiceanu, Ioana Pârvulescu, Radu Paraschivescu, Sabina Fati, Tatiana Niculescu, Doina Ruși, Dan-Liviu Boeriu, Cristian Preda, Mircea Mihăieș, Cristina Chevereșan, Ana Maria Sandu, Robert Șerban, and Claudiu T. Arieșan. For more information, visit their website.
here
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(Photo:
Taste of Transylvania Facebook Page
editor@romania-insider.com
