Open-Air Cinema Sessions and Encounters with Local Filmmakers at TIFF Sibiu
TIFF Sibiu 2025: Four Days of International Cinema and Romanian Film Premieres
Get ready for an exciting film festival experience as the 19th edition of TIFF Sibiu takes place from August 7 to 10, 2025. This local edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival promises a diverse lineup of international films, a focus on Romanian filmmaking, and cultural exchange in the historic city of Sibiu.
The festival kicks off with the screening of Paolo Genovese's Follemente/ Madly in the Grand Square on August 7. Other outdoor screenings in the Grand Square will feature Nicholas Ray's Rebel Without a Cause, Uberto Pasolini's The Return, and Frédéric Farrucci's The Mohican.
Romanian productions will be showcased prominently, with several premieres during the festival. Among the Romanian films that will be screened are Tudor Giurgiu's The Spruce Forest, Igor Cobileanski's Comatogen, Lina Vdovîi and Radu Ciorniciuc's Dad, Mihai Dragolea and Radu Mocanu's Tooth and Nail, Teodora Ana Mihai's Traffic, Radu Jude's Kontinental 25', and Cristi Puiu's The Death of Mr. Lăzărescu. The iconic film, which turns 20 this year, is an integral part of the Romanian New Wave.
In addition, the festival will feature a selection of international films, including Brendan Canty's Christy, a coming-of-age drama, Mahdi Fleifel's To a Land Unknown, winner of the Transylvania Trophy, and Michel Franco's Dreams, which deals with romantic power dynamics.
TIFF Sibiu also continues its German Film Days in the Hall of Mirrors of the German Forum, showcasing emerging German cinema supported by the Goethe Institute and German Cultural Center. The festival's program includes screenings suitable for children as well.
For further details and the precise daily schedule, visiting the official festival website (sibiu.tiff.ro) or social media channels is recommended as updates may be posted there closer to or during the event.
Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy open-air screenings in Sibiu's Grand Square, where admission is free. Experience the magic of cinema while immersing yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Sibiu. See you there!
Delve into various aspects of entertainment at TIFF Sibiu 2025, where not only movies-and-tv but also lifestyle events will be celebrated. During the four-day festival, you'll find discussions on fashion-and-beauty trends alongside the screenings of prominent international films.
