International Documentary Films to Compete at Rasnov Film Festival in Romania
The Rasnov Film and Histories Festival (FFIR) 2025 is gearing up for an exciting edition, with more than 100 events scheduled to take place between August 8 and August 24. The festival will unfold in Feldioara, Codlea, Brasov, and Rasnov, featuring a diverse lineup of films, concerts, theatre performances, debates, and lectures.
Among the selected films for the international documentary film competition are Joseph Beauregard's Le chagrin et la pitié - La France de Vichy dynamitéz (France, 2024), Catherine Ulmer Lopez's Glenn Close, a feminist force (France, 2024), Chad Gracia's Sex in the Soviet Union (Ukraine, 2024), Dragos Turea's The Ultimate Weapon (Moldova, 2024), and Stefan Ludwig's Rebellion in the Brothel (Austria-Germany, 2024).
Other notable selections include Katia Guiragossian's Missak & Mélinée Manouchian (France, 2024), Petro Aleksowski's My Gray World (Poland, 2025), and Cecile Allegra's Letizia Battaglia, a photographer facing the mafia (France, 2024). The documentary "Glenn Close, arta transformării" and "Letizia Battaglia, un fotograf față în față cu mafia" are also part of the festival.
The winners of the three FFIR 2025 awards will be designated by a professional jury, a high school student jury, and the audience present at the screenings. A special award will be given by the high school jury, an educational program coordinated by director Şerban Georgescu.
In addition to the films, the festival will include 20 concerts and three theatre performances. There will be 19 debates and lectures by over 60 guests, and additional events are planned. The venues for the festival include The Citadel Garden, Amza Pellea Cinema, the Evangelical Church, the Schubz Center, Union Square, and private spaces in Rasnov, the Weavers' Bastion in Brasov, the Citadel in Feldioara, and the Evangelical Church in Codlea.
For a complete list of the 10 selected documentaries for the international documentary film competition, it is advisable to check the official website of the festival or contact the organizers directly. The Rasnov Film and Histories Festival 2025 promises to be an enriching experience for film enthusiasts, offering a unique blend of cinematic masterpieces, engaging discussions, and cultural immersion.
Movies-and-tv enthusiasts and those interested in entertainment will find a diverse lineup of events at the Rasnov Film and Histories Festival 2025, including more than 100 events featuring films, concerts, theatre performances, debates, and lectures. The festival will take place across several venues, including Feldioara, Codlea, Brasov, and Rasnov.
