Program
Friday
18:00
The Birds
In this documentary, we discover a personal story showing that nature has a transformative power over us when we take the time to truly understand it. Martin Dohrn steps in front of the camera once again, just as he did in My Garden of a Thousand Bees, to reveal an emotional film, sprinkled with high-quality humor and moments of contemplation about his own career.
Admission is free with a valid reservation*.
Q&A with Martin Dohrn
After the screening, the audience is invited to a special Q&A session with the director of this production. With a career spanning nearly 40 years in wildlife documentary filmmaking, Martin has revolutionized the way the natural world is filmed through the development of innovative technologies and has worked on outstanding productions. Nominated for three BAFTA Awards and winner of an Emmy, he is one of our special festival guests, making this a unique opportunity to discover the challenges behind his films.
50 minutes, Norwegian language with Romanian subtitles
Narrated by Martin Dohrn
Directed by David Allen & Martin Dohrn, UK 2024
20:00
Wild Danube Delta
Filmed over five years in one of Europe’s most spectacular regions, this documentary tells an essential story for understanding the importance of wetlands. Narrated from the perspective of water itself, the film will guide you through all the habitats of the Delta to discover its funniest, strongest, and most unexpected characters. Behind this production stands the same team that created Wild Romania, promising an unforgettable journey into this world shaped by water.
Admission is free with a valid reservation*.
Q&A with the film crew
The entire team behind this documentary is coming to Brașov for a public Q&A session, where the audience will be able to learn interesting details from the production process. Alongside director Dan Dinu, the panel will also include cinematographer Cosmin Dumitrache, producer Matei Truța, co-screenwriter Codruța Florea, composer Alexei Țurcan, and sound designer Ioan Filip. Special guest Medeea Marinescu will also join, having given a fascinating voice performance for the character of water.
The same team will take part the following day in a masterclass about how the film was made, an event not to be missed for anyone interested in one of the largest nature documentary productions in Romania.
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125 minutes, Romanian language with English subtitles
Narrated by Medeea Marinescu
Directed by Dan Dinu, Romania 2026
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