Corneliu Porumboiu

Actress Luminita Gheorghiu, known for a rich filmography that includes the films "Morometii" (The Moromete Family), "Moartea domnului Lazarescu " (The Death of Mr. Lazarescu), "4 luni, 3 saptamani si 2 zile," (4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days) has died at the age of 71. "One of the greatest actresses we had, Luminita Gheorghiu, has died.

The French Film Festival (FFF) in Romania celebrates 25 years of existence with an anniversary summer edition that will take place July 1 - 11 in 12 cities across the country.

The Romanian Film Evenings Festival (SFR) which take place for the first time in Timisoara, between 13 and 15 September, will bring a debate about the balance of culture in Romania, an exhibition-document about Queen Marie and Romanian movie premiers.

The first film selected, 'Comoara' ('The Treasure') is directed by director Corneliu Porumboiu, who in 2006 won Cannes' Golden Camera prize for best first film with his '12:08 East of Bucharest' feature.

The movie stars both professional and amateur actors, focusing on two men who have surprising adventures as they attempt to find treasure.