According to Variety, the Transilvania International Film Festival is navigating a familiar tension in cultural institutions. Founded 25 years ago by director Tudor Giurgiu, the festival was built on the conviction that it could showcase Romanian cinema on a global stage. Now, as its industry program expands, the challenge lies in balancing international growth with the distinctive identity that makes the festival rooted in Romanian storytelling.

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