06 May ETHNOKINO | 8-11 MAY
The Ethnokino International Film Festival comes to Cluj-Napoca: “The Magic of Communication” unites worlds and cultures
Cluj-Napoca, May 2025 – Originating in Bern, Switzerland, the Ethnokino International Film Festival is expanding its cultural and cinematic horizons to the heart of Transylvania, with an edition hosted in Cluj-Napoca by the Faculty of Theatre and Film, Babeș-Bolyai University.
Under the inspired metaphor of “the magic of communication”, Ethnokino Cluj-Napoca presents a vibrant and diverse program that invites audiences to discover the power of cinematic language to transcend geographic, political, and ideological boundaries. Films from Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, India, China, and Kenya will bring to the forefront authentic stories about communities in search of a better life, and about individuals who, through their dreams and struggles, generate a global dialogue of empathy and solidarity.
A special moment of the festival is dedicated to screenings by teenagers from the Pata Rât community, who, through their eyes and the honest language of the camera, convey powerful messages about acceptance, understanding, and belonging.
Beyond film screenings, Ethnokino Cluj-Napoca becomes an interactive platform for cultural expression. Participants are invited to explore a series of theater performances, live concerts, and creative workshops – in film, photography, and ethnology – where fascinating topics such as witchcraft, myths, and both Romanian and universal folklore will be explored. Traditional Ukrainian, Chinese, and outlaw-inspired music will enliven the festival evenings, transforming the event into a true celebration of diversity and togetherness.
Ethnokino Cluj-Napoca promises not just a cinematic experience, but a profound intercultural journey, where each participant is invited to become an active part of a global dialogue grounded in imagination, empathy, and mutual respect.
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