Cristi Puiu's films have always had socio-political implications. If The Death of Mr Lăzărescu (2005) was about the health system (political), and Sieranevada (2016) perfectly captured the little idiosyncrasies of a Romanian family (social), then MMXX (2023) is at the intersection of the two. Equally social and political, MMXX exploits both the personal relationships of Oana, a...

He is part of a super exclusive group - that of actors who have achieved the so-called Triple Crown of Acting - an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Tony Award - and is one of the most renowned Australian artists of all time: Geoffrey Rush has come to Cluj-Napoca, where he will be honored for his entire career at the Closing Gala of the Transilvania International Film Festival. The event w...

Transilvania International Film Festival announces the Full Moon Creative Lab, a project designed for European scriptwriters specialising in genre TV series: thriller, fantasy, and horror. The program, supported by Creative Europe MEDIA, consists of creative residencies taking place in Transylvania (Romania) until 2025, during which candidates will be mentored by accomplished i...

Known especially for his eccentric roles in both films and TV series, as well as in theater productions, Geoffrey Rush is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation. He honed his skills in Paris, where he studied mime with Jacques Lecoq, and spent two decades performing on the Australian stage before one of his first major film roles, in Shine (dir. Scott Hicks, 1996),...

Based on real events, the film tells the story of David Helfgott, a virtuoso Australian pianist of Polish-Jewish origin, whose career was deeply affected by mental illness and, according to the film's narrative thesis, by the toxicity of his father, Peter. Despite the tragedy, the film moves away from the cursed charm, focusing on the uplifting effect of healing through glory....

"Whether it's about communism, the revolution, or the aftermath of communism." This statement is often used to describe the major trends of post-December Romanian cinema. Although clearly reductionist and untrue, the statement also includes Tudor Giurgiu's latest feature film, Freedom. Described by the director as "the most challenging project I've worked on," Freedom seeks to...

Geoffrey Rush, one of only 24 actors who can take pride in the ultimate acting accolade, the so-called Triple Crown of Acting (Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Awards), held yesterday a masterclass for actors, students, and industry professionals. The Australian actor spoke about the importance of an actor's collaboration with design, make-up and costume departments using examples from hi...

The pioneers of electronic music, Tangerine Dream, will perform for the first time in Romania at the Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF) on June 15th, at 9:00 PM, at the Students' Culture House. Originally from Germany, the renowned band has received 7 Grammy Award nominations and has composed a multitude of soundtracks, including for the TV series Stranger Thing...

It's time to revisit nuclear energy. In the presence of director Oliver Stone, we traverse the history of nuclear energy from its origins to mass hysteria and now to its potential to help us save ourselves from extinction. With unprecedented access to the nuclear industry in France, Russia, and the United States, Nuclear explores our ability to overcome the challenges of cli...

There are few films made in Cluj, and I know from personal experience the difficulties one has to go through when embarking on an independent feature film, guerrilla-style. There's no guarantee that you'll finish it, and you have to rely on the goodwill of many – bit by bit, you leave behind a large piece of your soul. Then, if you manage to complete it, the hurdle of acceptanc...

Artur Brzozowski, the curator of the Full Moon section, talks about how TIFF has changed, the film selection process, and why he loves genre films.   Şerban Mark Pop: Let's start with your involvement in TIFF. If I'm not mistaken, this is the fifth year you're curating the Full Moon section. How have these five years been? What is your opinion on the festival's evolution?...

Transilvania Pitch Stop aims to discover and support a special selection of feature film projects, provide training and a platform for presentation and networking for selected directors and producers. This year, Transilvania Pitch Stop comes to Transilvania IFF to offer an incredible opportunity for film professionals from Romania and Moldova to be part of a customized scrip...

Darko Perić is a Serbian actor. He is best known for his role as Helsinki in the crime thriller series "La Casa de Papel" (Money Heist), which won the Emmy Award for Best Drama in 2018. He studied veterinary medicine in Romania, in Bucharest and Timișoara. In these cities, he had his first contact with the world of acting, playing roles in various short films and performances....