Hearing the term New Wave Cinema, our minds usually go to France in the 1950s and ’60s. And whilst perhaps this is the most famous example, it is far from the only movement of its kind; Among others, we have the Czech New Wave, the German, the Latin-American, the Greek, and last, but not least, the Romanian New Wave. But what comprises a New Wave, and what is it like to be at the centre of one?

In the early 2000s, Răzvan Rădulescu was an integral part of the Romanian New Wave. This cinematic movement took place during a time in which Romania was just growing into its new identity as a democratic and capitalist country after decades of dictatorship. Meet Răzvan Rădulescu in conversation about his experiences from his involvement with the Romanian New Wave. 

Being an idealist has its challenges, and we are honored that Rădulescu has chosen Kortfilmfestivalen as an arena to talk about his experiences from this era for the very first time. We will also show clips from films that Rădulescu has worked on. 

Joining the conversation is also Nataša Urban, a documentary filmmaker and editor at Medieoperatørene documentary production company in Oslo. natasaurban.com

Moderated by Gunhild Enger, this conversation will be held in English.

Friday 16:00 Vesle Hallvard