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CineMai 3rd Edition |

Resistance Weekend
9-10 May

Io Capitano

Directed by: Matteo Garrone
Year: 2023
Language: Wolof
Subtitles: Romanian
Duration: 121 minutes

Two people in a desert, one floating horizontally wearing a green patterned outfit and scarf, the other standing and holding the floating person's hand, under a partly cloudy sky.
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May 9, 19:40

Cineplex Loteanu

Good Boy

Directed by: Ben Leonberg
Year: 2025
Language: English
Subtitles: Romanian
Duration: 73 minutes

Dark poster with a brown dog standing on a blue surface, surrounded by black hands reaching out, with the partially visible text 'GOOD BOY' at the bottom.
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May 10, 19:40

Cineplex Loteanu

Special Screening
15 May

Palestine 36

Directed by: Annemarie Jacir
Year: 2025
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Duration: 120 minutes

Co-organized w/ Laolaltă

The image shows a group of soldiers with one central soldier in focus, wearing desert camouflage and a headscarf, during a military event in Palestine with a flag in the background. The text on the image reads "PALESTINE 36."
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May 15, TBA

Cineplex Loteanu

Intimacy Weekend
16-17 May

I'm Not Everything I Want to Be

Directed by: Klára Tasovská
Year: 2025
Language: Czech
Subtitles: English
Duration: 90 minutes

Special: Discussion Panel with photographer Maria Guțu

Co-organized w/ Casa de Fotografie

A black and white photo of a woman taking a picture of herself in a mirror with a camera, with the text "I'm NOT Everything I Want To Be" and a description of a documentary about photographer Libuše Jarcovjáková.
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May 16, TBA

Cineplex Loteanu

Pillion

Directed by: Harry Lighton
Year: 2025
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Duration: 106 minutes

Two men in motorcycle gear posing with a black motorcycle on a red background. The man on top has light brown hair, blue eyes, and a serious expression. The man below has curly dark brown hair and is wearing a black leather jacket.
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May 17, TBA

Cineplex Loteanu

Melancholy Weekend
23-24 May

Aftersun

Directed by: Charlotte Wells
Year: 2022
Language: English
Subtitles: Romanian
Duration: 101 minutes

Two smiling people, a woman and a man, standing outside near a beach. The woman has long dark hair, glasses, and is wearing a striped shirt. The man has short dark hair, sunglasses, and is wearing a graphic t-shirt. They are in front of a scenic backdrop with water, mountains, and a clear sky, with the word 'aftersun' overlayed.
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May 23, TBA

Cineplex Loteanu

Double Feature:

Lost in Translation

Directed by: Sofia Coppola
Year: 2003
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Duration: 102 minutes

A man sitting on a bed in a hotel room at night, wearing a kimono and slippers, with a cityscape visible through the window in the background. Overlaid text reads 'Lost In Translation'.

Her

Directed by: Spike Jonze
Year: 2013
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Duration: 126 minutes

Close-up of a man with curly brown hair, blue eyes, and a beard, wearing a red shirt against a pink background.
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May 24, TBA

Cineplex Loteanu

Bike Days on Tour Program
28-30 May

BMX Bandits

Directed by: Brian Trenchard-Smith
Year: 1983
Language: English
Subtitles: Romanian
Duration: 92 minutes

A colorful illustration of a BMX bandits motorcycle stunt scene, featuring characters riding BMX bikes, some wearing helmets and racing gear, with a crowd of spectators and a blue sky in the background. The text 'BMX Bandits' appears prominently below.

Conversation with Michał Weksler

Topic: Between DIY, passion and sponsorship: how to keep niche film festivals alive and thriving?
Description: An engaging conversation with Bike Days festival director Michał Weksle, this panel dives into the realities of building and sustaining creative projects, balancing independence with support, and turning vision into impact.
Language: English
Duration: 90 minutes

A poster for the CineMoi 2026 film festival. The poster features colorful abstract shapes of a floral design and a hand holding a camera. The festival dates are May 21-23, with the phrase "every weekend" written at the bottom. Multiple logos of sponsors and partners are displayed along the footer.

May 29, 18:30

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May 28, 19:00

Casa Zemstvei

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May 29, 20:45

Casa Zemstvei

Critical Mass Bike Ride

Description: A monthly bike ride through the city, part of a global movement happening at the same time in over 400 cities around the world. It’s all about reclaiming street space for non-motorized users and showing that bikes can be a part of green urban transportation.
Meeting Point: The square of Gheorghe Asachi Theoretical High School
Duration: 90 minutes

A poster for the CineMoi 2026 film festival. The poster features colorful abstract shapes of a floral design and a hand holding a camera. The festival dates are May 21-23, with the phrase "every weekend" written at the bottom. Multiple logos of sponsors and partners are displayed along the footer.

Bike Shorts Night

Directed by: TBA
Year: TBA
Language: TBA
Subtitles: TBA
Duration: 90 minutes

A poster for the CineMoi 2026 film festival. The poster features colorful abstract shapes of a floral design and a hand holding a camera. The festival dates are May 21-23, with the phrase "every weekend" written at the bottom. Multiple logos of sponsors and partners are displayed along the footer.
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May 29, TBA

Casa Zemstvei

Workshop with Michał Weksler

Topic: Marketing Strategies for Film Festivals
Description: Workshop led by Bike Days festival director Michał Weksler, focused on marketing strategies for film festivals. The session explores practical approaches to audience development, promotion, and building effective communication campaigns.
Language: English
Duration: 90 minutes

A poster for the CineMoi 2026 film festival. The poster features colorful abstract shapes of a floral design and a hand holding a camera. The festival dates are May 21-23, with the phrase "every weekend" written at the bottom. Multiple logos of sponsors and partners are displayed along the footer.
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May 30, 16:00

Europa Cafe

Breakaway Femmes

Directed by: Eleanor Sharpe
Year: 2025
Language: English
Subtitles: Romanian
Duration: 90 minutes

A graphic illustration of a female cyclist riding a bicycle in front of the Eiffel Tower, with the text 'Breakaway Femmes' in bold white letters on a red background.
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May 30, 19:00

Casa Zemstvei

Closing Film
31 May

Mr Nobody Against Putin

Directed by: David Borenstein
Year: 2025
Language: Russian
Subtitles: English
Duration: 101 minutes

Special: Q&A panel with assistant director Katya Kize

The image shows a large finger pointing to the right, with a man and a dog sitting on the fingerprint. The man holds a chain saw and wears glasses, a red plaid shirt, and jeans. The background is dark green with large yellow text reading 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin'.
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May 31, TBA

Cineplex Loteanu

Opening Weekend
2-3 May

Two Prosecutors

Directed by: Sergei Loznitsa
Year: 2025
Language: Russian
Subtitles: English
Duration: 118 minutes

Special: Discussion Panel with film critic Anton Dolin

Black and white image of a man with wavy hair wearing a white shirt and dark vest, sitting at a table in a wooden room, looking to the camera. Part of another person's head is visible in the foreground. The table has a small sign with the number 20 and some figurines.
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May 2, 20:20

Cineplex Loteanu, Hall 3

Blooming Season Opening Party

DJ's Lineup: Pokina, Rmnmzr, Kedakai, Dynamick
Description: On the opening night of the CineMai film festival we’re gathering at PRO to start this Blooming Season and celebrate cinema through music.

Special: Free entrance to the party with a ticket to “Two Prosecutors” or “Yes”

Poster advertising a blooming season event on May 2nd at 11:00 PM featuring free entry with a CinemaMai ticket, with music and dance performances.
Poster advertising a blooming season event on May 2nd at 11:00 PM featuring free entry with a CinemaMai ticket, with music and dance performances.
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May 2, 23:00

Pro Sănătate

Yes

Directed by: Nadav Lapid
Year: 2025
Language: Hebrew
Subtitles: Romanian
Duration: 152 minutes

Special: Discussion Panel with film critic Anton Dolin

Black and white portrait of a man with glasses, holding a snake and an apple, with the word 'YES' written in large letters above his head.
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May 3, 20:20

Cineplex Loteanu, Hall 3