The Consulate General of Romania in Vancouver proudly present the second edition of the Romanian Film Festival in Vancouver, taking place December 1-3, 2026, with special Romanian National Day screenings on December 1.
This year, along with notable new Romanian films, the festival will also include two outstanding movies by Romanian-Canadian filmmakers: Mihnea (Dec 2) and Virgins by Choice (Dec 3). The opening film on Dec 1 is a biopic of one of Romania’s most acclaimed musicians, directed by his son, and featuring an international cast including John Malovich and Miranda Richardson, The Yellow Tie.
All films in this series are free to the general public. Reserve your seat through viff.com for guaranteed entry.
The Yellow Tie
Kicking off a mini-festival of Romanian (and Romanian-Canadian) films, all screening for free, this impressive biopic of the renowned (but never recorded — at his insistence) Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache was directed by his son.
The Law School Gang
Seven law students, bound by a strong friendship, face life-changing challenges as they unite to help a colleague's sick daughter, discovering sacrifice, loyalty, and the true meaning of solidarity.
The World is My Arena
This is the true story of George Balta, a rugby player paralyzed in an accident, who reinvents himself as a wheelchair marathoner and motivational speaker, and who plays himself in the film.
Virgins by Choice
In a desperate act to heal their broken hearts, two girlfriends vow to give up sex for a year only to discover that true love has no timeline.