CULMEA ACTIVITIES
când:
10:00 – 16:30

At CULMEA, visitors can discover interactive installations and experiences that blend art, technology and environmental education. “Climatic Lottery”, made by artists Alex Lungu and Liviu Bărbulescu, is an arcade game inspired by the aesthetics of the 80s, which challenges players to make lifestyle decisions and observe their impact on the environment until 2070.
“Hydrosphere in motion”, the installation signed by Cristina Bodnărescu, with sound created by George Urse, transforms the behaviors of water into sensory experience, inviting the audience to reflect on the relationship between the body, nature and the invisible flows of the planet.
Also in the foyer of the Cinema Modern, Library Giochi di climagathers more than 15 educational games about the environment, cooperation and social equity, offering young people and families a playful way to learn about sustainability and solidarity.
Another special partner of the edition is De Fairy Tale — Writers Association for Children and Adolescents, which brings to the festival Fairytale Corner, a space dedicated to reading and discovering contemporary Romanian literature for the little ones. Children will be able to browse books signed by Romanian authors and will participate in two reading sessions supported by writers from the De Basm team: Victoria Pătrașcu, with reading from “A recipe for courage”(Saturday, October 25, 11:30 a.m., after the movie “The Magical Tale of Butterflies”) and Iulia Iordan, with “Luli and the tree house”(Sunday, October 26, 11:30 a.m., after the movie “Dandelion Odyssey”).

film SCREENINGS:
WHEN:
10:00 - 16:30
Butterfly Tale
Canada, Germany, 2023, directed by Sophie Roy, 82 min, 6 years +, dubbed film in Romanian

10:00 A.M.
A pair of rival butterflies form an unlikely friendship. The animation follows a young butterfly named Patrick as he embarks on the adventure of his life to fulfill his dream of flying, even with one wing.

🏆 Children's Jury Award at Chicago International Children's Film Festival 2023

The screening is followed by a discussion with Mihaela Maria Stănciugelu, Ecologist, and then in the foyer there will be a reading of the author Victoria Pătrașcu from the book “A Story of Courage”.

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Mary Anning
Switzerland/Belgium, 2025, directed by Marcel Barelli, 72 min, 8 years +

12:00 A.M.
Mary Anning, a curious and fearless 12-year-old, spends her days looking for fossils, a passion inherited from her father. When he disappears, leaving behind a struggling family and a mysterious drawing, Mary's life changes radically. Determined to help her mother and brother, she sets out on the trail of the secret hidden in the drawing. Inspired by the true story of researcher Mary Anning.

🏆 In the selection of Annecy International Film Festival 2025, Locarno International Film Festival 2025

The screening is followed by a discussion with dr. Cristian Ciobanu, coordinator of the UNESCO International Geopark Țara Hațeg facilitated by Raluca Bugnar, artistic director CULMEA

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Zooapocalips
Canada, France, Belgium, 2024, directed by Rodrigo Perez-Castro, Ricardo Curtis, 91 min, 10 years +

AT 2:30 P.M.
One night, a meteorite crashes into the Colepepper Zoo and releases a virus that turns the animals into domesticated mutant zombies.

Gracie, a young werewolf full of oddities, teams up with Dan, a fierce and fierce cougar, to find her way back to her pack. As the zoo is engulfed in chaos, the two must find a plan to bring all the animals back to normal. Along with a motley gang of survivors, they embark on a perilous mission to save the zoo and confront Bunny Zero, the mad mutant king determined to spread the virus beyond the zoo's walls.
Welcome to... Zoopocalipsa!

🏆 In the selection Sidney IFF 2025, Giffoni CFF 2025

The screening is followed by a discussion with Raluca Bugnar, artistic director of CULMEA and a Halloween themed party that will take place in the Modern cinema foyer

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CULMEA
HALLOWEN PARTY
WHEN:
16:00 – 18:00

The Modern Cinema foyer will transform into a haunted yet friendly space where we gather for a Halloween Themed Party. Film-inspired scenery, bright pumpkins, mysterious characters and spine-tingling music create the perfect atmosphere to continue the adventure that began on screen. We encourage you to come dressed up and let your imagination run wild — maybe you will meet wolves, lions, bats or even a Bunny Zero... friendlier than in the movie!

Free entry!