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30 May 2025

TIFF.24 at ISSA Resort: an evening of film and horseback riding

As every year, the Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF, June 13–22, 2025) offers film lovers unique cinematic experiences in alternative spaces. On Thursday, June 19, audiences are invited to ISSA Resort in Turda for an evening that combines film with a passion for horses, exceptional wines, and fine dining. ISSA Resort will host a special TIFF event in preview –...

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30 May 2025

Film Food La Réparation

18:30 – Film Screening: La Réparation (dir. Régis Wargnier, France, 104’) | Cercul Militar A legendary chef disappears on the eve of receiving his third Michelin star. In his wake, a young daughter must keep his culinary legacy alive. A mysterious and moving story about family, identity, and rebuilding. 20:30 – Dinner @ Da Pino, prepared by Chef Alex Petricean, presented...

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30 May 2025

Film Food Mugaritz. No Bread. No Dessert.

18:30 – Film Screening: Mugaritz. No Bread. No Dessert. (dir. Paco Plaza, Spain, 95’) | Cercul Militar A hypnotic documentary about the radical creative process behind one of the most innovative restaurants in the world: Mugaritz. Each season starts from scratch, every menu is an experiment, and every dish – a challenge for all the senses. 20:30 – Dinner @ Da Pino, prepar...

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30 May 2025

Film Food: Marcella

18:30 – Film Screening: Marcella (dir. Peter Miller, USA, 97’) | Cercul Militar A tribute to Marcella Hazan, the woman who forever changed the way America cooks Italian food. Featuring appearances by Jacques Pépin, Lidia Bastianich, and Danny Meyer, the film is a tender and vibrant journey through the life of a culinary legend. 20:30 – Dinner @ DaPino, prepared by Cristia...

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30 May 2025

Romanian Film Days | Out of competition films

Out of competition, Transilvania IFF 24 will also feature the latest films by Radu Jude: Kontinental ‘25 (winner of the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay at the 2025 Berlinale) and the experimental Sleep #2, a found-footage film made entirely from webcam recordings and a tribute to Andy Warhol. The world premiere of The Spruce Forest by Tudor Giurgiu reconstructs one of the da...

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30 May 2025

Romanian Films Competitions @ Transilvania IFF.24

The most compelling Romanian films of the past year will be screened at the 24th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival, in the much-anticipated Romanian Days section. This year's competition features eight feature-length films — including an impressive six documentaries — and 20 short films, competing for the Best Feature Film, Best Debut, and Best Short Film ...

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30 May 2025

Béla Tarr to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Transilvania IFF.24

Legendary filmmaker Béla Tarr, one of the most important and influential auteurs in contemporary cinema, will be the guest of honor at the 24th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival, taking place June 13–22, 2025, in Cluj-Napoca. Tarr will be presented with the festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award and will hold a special masterclass for young filmmakers and f...

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30 May 2025

Film critic Valerian Sava to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at TIFF.24

Two prominent figures of Romanian cinema will be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 24th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival (June 13–22, 2025): actress Emilia Dobrin and film critic Valerian Sava. Tickets and passes for TIFF.24 are available online at tiff.eventbook.ro. Valerian Sava, one of the most influential and enduring Romanian film...

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30 May 2025

Actress Emilia Dobrin to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at TIFF.24

Two prominent figures of Romanian cinema will be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 24th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival (June 13–22, 2025): actress Emilia Dobrin and film critic Valerian Sava. Tickets and passes for TIFF.24 are available online at tiff.eventbook.ro. With memorable roles in landmark stage productions and standout appea...

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23 May 2025

Live Music Nights at the Art Museum

Ca în fiecare an, Muzeul de Artă se transformă în scena de muzică la cea de-a 24-a ediție TIFF! Între 14 și 22 iunie, artiști din România, Germania, Ucraina, SUA, Canada sau Franța vor pregăti show-uri indie, alternative rock, jazz, post punk, folk sau hip-hop pentru clujeni și invitați. Spațiul din curtea Muzeului de Artă se va deschide de la ora 17:00 și include un bar și o z...

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23 May 2025

The What's Up Doc? competition at TIFF.24

First- and second-time directors are set to compete for top honours at the 24th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival, taking place in Cluj-Napoca from June 13 to 22, 2025. Twelve films from around the world will vie for the coveted Transilvania Trophy and other accolades in the Official Competition, while ten works will compete for the top prize in the What's...

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23 May 2025

Transilvania IFF 2025: Official Competition

First- and second-time directors are set to compete for top honours at the 24th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival, taking place in Cluj-Napoca from June 13 to 22, 2025. Twelve films from around the world will vie for the coveted Transilvania Trophy and other accolades in the Official Competition, while ten works will compete for the top prize in the What's...

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23 May 2025

Andrei Ujică will receive the Excellence Award at TIFF.24

Filmmaker Andrei Ujică, the author of several landmark works of documentary cinema, will be honored at the 24th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival (June 13–22, 2025, Cluj-Napoca), where he will receive the Excellence Award for his outstanding contribution to the art of filmmaking. His presence at TIFF.24 will be marked by a special screening of TWST – Thing...