Romanian Film Festival in Seattle 2021

Short Film Program

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4 films in package
Cradle (Cântec de leagăn)
The young director Paul Mureșan’s heart-rending short animation reveals the damage long-lasting wounds can do if left unaddressed.
31 Hours (31 de Ore)
This powerful short about a surgeon overworked to the point of exhaustion scrutinizes the corrupt Romanian healthcare system's hallmarks: payoffs, threats, and tragedy.
No Singing After 8 (Trecut de ora 8)
In this delightful short musical, Andrei and Roxana yearn for some spice in their romantic lives, so they invite another attractive couple over for dinner.
The Mouse B (Șoarecele B)
In the quiet city of Genopolis, a psychology professor begins a series of experiments designed to overturn Darwin’s theory, proving that mice are capable of empathy. Desiring fame and respect, he overlooks the flagrant failure of his experiment.
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A Zoom Q&A with director Claudiu Mitcu will air on the ARCS Facebook page. In their confirmation email, ticket purchasers will receive a link to join the Zoom if they are interested in participating. Registration is free of charge. Please note: this interview will be held in Romanian. The Q&A takes place Nov. 20 at 12:30pm PT.

Being the only surgeon available to work, Stefan works a 31-hour shift. Then he takes on one final patient. In what should have been a simple procedure, the 8-year-old boy dies on the table.


This powerful short scrutinizes the corrupt Romanian healthcare system's patchwork of payoffs, threats, and tragedy.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    21 minutes
  • Language
    Romanian
  • Country
    Romania
  • Director
    Claudiu Mitcu
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