Astra Film Festival
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To The West, In Zapata
CUBA: A hypnotic black and white portrait of family life on the margins, where propaganda blares from the radio and love becomes the last reliable safety net.
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East of convention: Ex Oriente Film’s human-centred method
INTERVIEW: Ex Oriente Film challenges industry habits with early-stage support, rigorous feedback, and space for author-driven experimentation.
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Astra Film Festival opens 2024 call for entries
The esteemed Astra Film Festival (AFF) has announced its call for entries for the 2024 edition, scheduled to illuminate Sibiu from 20th to the 27th October. Renowned for its celebration of non-fiction storytelling, AFF 2024 invites documentary filmmakers from around the globe to submit their works by 15th April for a chance to be part…
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Astra Film Festival 2023: the complete winners
The 30th anniversary edition of the Astra Film Festival, held in Sibiu, Romania, concluded with a ceremony celebrating the best films and filmmakers. Held in the grand Thalia hall, the evening was filled with passion, showcasing the emotion and dedication the film community brings to the festival year after year. Winners of the 30th Astra…
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Astra Film Festival spotlights online lives in anniversary edition
The Astra Film Festival returns with a special program titled «Our Online Lives» as part of its anniversary celebrations, running from 15-22 October. This year’s edition sheds light on the evolving challenges of digital existence, exploring the vast chasm between online personas and true selves, as well as the ethical dilemmas surrounding the blurry lines…
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Life and community in virtual worlds
GAMING: A deep dive into virtual survivalist communities and the blur between reality and gaming.
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Romania’s Astra Film Festival turns 30
The Astra Film Festival, a key player in both Romanian and international documentary film, is gearing up to mark its 30th anniversary. Scheduled from October 15 to 22 in the city of Sibiu, the festival has been pivotal in shaping Romania’s cultural scene, particularly in the domain of non-fiction filmmaking and social discourse. The festival’s…
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Sibiu’s Great Square to host innovative cinema experiences for Astra Film Festival’s 30th anniversary
The Astra Film Festival marks its 30th anniversary with a new programme, AFF New Media, aiming to redefine the cinematic experience through advanced technologies. The festival is scheduled to take place from 15 – 22 October in Sibiu’s Great Square, where it will feature two dome cinemas and an Infinity Mirror Room. The festival’s installations…
