Speaking of \u201ctropical\u201d, there is one initiative I have not mentioned so far, but it is by the seaside, and it is a great one. Based in Eforie, the popular resort on the Black Sea coast, Gr\u0103dina Cinemascop<\/strong> (the Cinemascop garden) is hosting screenings until 1 September, from Tuesday to Sunday: documentaries, short films, features. The following days include possibly the most thrilling pic to watch outside, one big adrenaline rush, George Miller\u2019s spectacular Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga <\/em>(2024), <\/em>and Darnell Martin\u2019s musical biopic Cadillac Records <\/em>(2008). The entrance is free. The Garden also organises concerts and exhibitions in a lovingly curated programme, and in July it also hosted Cinemascop Festival, showcasing music, art, and movies. Check out their current schedule here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Also by the water, this time in the Danube Delta, in Sf\u00e2ntu Gheorghe, ANONIMUL<\/strong><\/a> is happening until Sunday, August 18. One of the established summer film festivals, the international independent fest has a competition of Romanian and international shorts, an international feature competition, and many more screenings. There is much to recommend here, but most of all the wonderful atmosphere.<\/p>\n In Bucharest, film lovers are practically spoiled with open air options, and a new one has just kicked off. \u00a0After having been stationed in Bra\u0219ov<\/a>, the hard-working Caravana Metropolis<\/a> has arrived in Bucharest with Cinema \u00een aer liber<\/strong> (Cinema Open Air). Films are screened almost daily until 8 September at Titan park. There is new fare, like Nikolaj Arcel\u2019s epic, bleak period drama The Promised Land\/ Bastarden. <\/em>Comic relief and lightness come with Aki Kaurism\u00e4ki\u2019s tender love story Fallen Leaves\/ Kuolleet lehde<\/em>, one of my favourites from last year. With the driest humour and most laconic lines, the Finnish director does his wonderful best with the same elements: great actors, vibrant colours, karaoke, dive bars, cute dogs. And a most touching love for his characters. A perfect open-air film indeed. Fran\u00e7ois Ozon\u2019s amusing period comedy The Crime Is Mine\/ Mon crime <\/em>is also the ideal summer flick: light, sleek, and goofy. I was so happy to see Alejandro Amen\u00e1bar\u2019s The Sea Inside\/ Mar adentro<\/em> (2004) on the programme. A film with a very serious topic, I wonder if the association with the sea put it on the list, but whatever the reason, it is great to see it shown. I remember watching it ages ago and to this day I think of it whenever I see Spanish actor Javier Bardem (now a superstar, working both in Spanish-language films and US blockbuster like the Bond<\/em> series). Based on true facts, it tells the story of Ram\u00f3n Sampedro, who fought for his right to end his life after a terrible accident had left him paralysed from the neck down. Not without its emotional button-pushing moments, the film is nevertheless moving and Bardem superb in it. You can check out the full programme on Facebook<\/a>. The entrance is free.<\/p>\n By Ioana Moldovan, columnist, ioana.moldovan@romania-insider.com<\/a><\/em>
\n(Photo info & source: Cinemascop festival evening \u00a9Diana Paun\/\/ @Eforie Colorat Facebook page)<\/em><\/p>\n