{"id":9379,"date":"2026-03-19T13:02:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ofero.news\/?p=9379"},"modified":"2026-03-19T13:02:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:02:51","slug":"weekend-calendar-french-film-festival-coffeeast-sofisticat-bookfest-timisoara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ofero.news\/?p=9379","title":{"rendered":"Weekend calendar: French Film Festival, COFFeEAST, SofistiCAT, Bookfest Timi\u015foara"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Bucharest, it\u2019s a weekend of French films, events for coffee aficionados and feline fans, while Timi\u015foara\u00a0hosts a local edition of book fair Bookfest.\n

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In Bucharest:<\/span><\/p>\n

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French Film Festival<\/span><\/p>\n

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March 19 \u2013 March 26<\/span><\/p>\n

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This year’s program features more than 30 films, bringing a mix of recent releases and key works of contemporary French cinema to Bucharest and 15 other cities across Romania. More on the program here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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COFFeEAST<\/span><\/p>\n

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March 20 \u2013 March 22<\/span><\/p>\n

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Romexpo hosts this event gathering more than 200 exhibitors from 14 countries, 30 local and international coffee shops, and many other activities centered on coffee culture. More details here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Concerts @ George Enescu Philharmonic<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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March 19, 20<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tom\u00e1\u0161 Netopil conducts the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra for a program of works by Enescu, Dvo\u0159\u00e1k, and Brahms. Violinist Josef \u0160pa\u010dek is the soloist. More details\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Rebecca @ Ion Dacian Operetta Theater<\/span><\/p>\n

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March 21<\/span><\/p>\n

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Based on Daphne du Maurier\u2019s novel of the same name, it stars Daniela Buc\u0219an as Ich, Florin Budnaru as Maxim de Winter, and Adina Sima as Mrs. Danvers. More\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u0218tefan Bertalan \u2013 In Tune with the World<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Until May 3<\/span><\/p>\n

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This retrospective dedicated to the work of Romanian artist \u0218tefan Bertalan is held at the Museum of Recent Art (MARe). More details\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pavel Br\u0103ila – Echoes of Harmony and Silent Cries<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Until April 4<\/span><\/p>\n

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The artist\u2019s second solo show with Gaep features three new series of works: glass sculptures, ceramic objects, and paintings. More details\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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SofistiCAT<\/span><\/p>\n

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March 21 \u2013 March 22<\/span><\/p>\n

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Some of the most spectacular cats in Europe alongside this year’s Romanian stars compete for the exhibition’s supreme titles. More here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the country:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Retinal Vertigo<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Until March 21<\/span><\/p>\n

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This solo exhibition by artist Radu Oreian is open at the Art Encounters Foundation in Timi\u0219oara. More\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bookfest Timi<\/span>\u015foara<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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March 19 \u2013 March 22<\/span><\/p>\n

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Approximately 60 book launches, meetings with authors, and books at promotional prices are part of the book fair\u2019s offer. More details here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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(Photo courtesy of\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

COFFeEAST)<\/em><\/p>\n

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editor@romania-insider.com<\/em><\/p>\n

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