The Romanian Film Festival Seattle, 10th Edition

The Romanian Film Festival Seattle, 10th Edition

November 4-5, 2023

The Romanian Film Festival Seattle celebrates its 10th anniversary with a rich program of comedies, dramas and documentaries that explore current topics with unflinching honesty. This year’s lineup will comprise of critically-acclaimed, newly released films, as well as US premieres and special guests from Romania.

The second weekend of the festival is held at the Northwest Film Forum from November 11-12, and films will be available to stream online from November 4-12, including Taxi Drivers and BOSS. Online screenings are available at: watch.eventive.org/rff2023.

Series Pass: $45 | $40 SIFF Members, Seniors, Students

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The Romanian Film Festival Seattle celebrates its 10th anniversary with a wonderfully nuanced edition that explores current topics with unflinching honesty. This year’s program will comprise of critically-acclaimed and newly released films, and featuring special guests from Romania.

Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Boss

Romania | 2022 | 126 min. | Bogdan Mirică

November 4, 2023

SIFF Cinema Uptown

Bogdan, an ambulance driver in Bucharest, takes part in an armed robbery gone wrong, leading his life to spiral out of control.

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Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Playback

Romania | 2023 | 77 min. | Iulia Rugină

November 4, 2023

SIFF Cinema Uptown

Playback follows Sorin Lupașcu, a famous DJ during Romania's communist years, as the film subtly reveals the country's transformations to a democracy.

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Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Between Revolutions

Romania | 2023 | 68 min. | Vlad Petri

November 5, 2023

SIFF Cinema Uptown

Two friends separated by political revolutions find connection through letters, defying distance and turmoil.

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Romanian Film Festival Seattle: Taxi Drivers

Romania | 2023 | 100 min. | Bogdan Theodor Olteanu

November 5, 2023

SIFF Cinema Uptown

Bucharest’s nightlife is seen through the eyes of two taxi drivers, Liviu and Lică, who run into a series of unexpected and hilarious events.

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