Two Romanian movies to be screened in premiere at the East End Film Festival 2013

Newsroom 09/07/2013 | 14:15

The fifth consecutive collaboration between Romanian Cultural Institute in London and the East End Film Festival brings to England one of the most anticipated Romanian films of 2013: Marian Crisan’s Rocker, as well as Cristi Puiu’s Trois Exercises.

Rocker (in picture) says the story of Victor, a former rebel without a cause still eluded by dreams of a conventional life. His conceited, heroin addict son dreams of making it with his band The Iguanas, whilst Victor does everything – including score – for him. However, all that is about to change at The Iguanas’ first big gig, in this beautiful evocation of life stuck in a rut.

Mould-breaking Romanian master Cristi Puiu takes on the novel Three Conversations by Russian writer/philosopher Vladimir Solovyov, turning it into three actor ‘exercises’ which steadily morph into a minimalist trilogy on cinema, literature, social and spiritual life, and acting in film.

Founded in 2000, the East End Film Festival (EEFF) is one of the UK’s largest film festivals. An annual multi-platform festival held in London, the EEFF presents a rich and diverse programme of international premieres, industry masterclasses, free pop-up screenings and immersive live events. The EEFF’s mission is to discover, support, and exhibit pioneering work by global and local independent filmmakers, and to introduce viewers to innovative and challenging cinematic experiences. Attracting an annual audience of more than 30,000, the EEFF has established itself as a major international film festival situated at the heart of London’s most dynamic quarter.