The Year of Art Films at the National Museum of Art of Romania
The National Museum of Art of Romania, in partnership with Happy Cinema, invites you from March to December 2024 to a series of monthly screenings of spectacular art documentary films in the Auditorium Hall of MNAR (entrance at 1 Știrbei Vodă Street). Tickets can be purchased online on www.happycinema.ro, priced at 30 lei. The films are in English with Romanian subtitles. The schedule for these screenings is as follows:
• Titian. The empire of color (2022, 90 min.), Friday, March 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
• Jeff Koons. A Private Portrait (2023, 80 min.), Friday, April 5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
• Easter in Art (2023, 80 min.), Friday, April 26, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
• Love, ghosts and lady-vampires (2022, 90 min.), Friday, May 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
• Borromini and Bernini. A Challenge for Perfection (2023, 102 min.), Friday, June 7, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
• Vermeer- The Greatest Exhibition (2023, 90 min.), Friday, July 19, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
• Exhibition on Screen: Klimt and The Kiss (2023, 90 min.), Friday, August 9, at 7:00 p.m.
• Exhibition On Screen: Pissarro: Father of Impressionism (2022, 90 min.), Friday, September 20, 2024
• Exhibition On Screen: The Danish Collector - Delacroix To Gauguin (2021, 90 min.), Friday, October 4, 2024
• The mystery of Van Gogh’s greatest artworks (2022, 85 min.), Friday, November 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
• Exhibition on Screen: Raphael Revealed (2020, 90 min.), Friday, December 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
The partnership between the National Museum of Art of Romania and Happy Cinema provides art lovers with an alternative space dedicated to film screenings, such as the Auditorium Hall, within the context of Bucharest's cultural landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to watch documentaries about famous international painters from the world of fine arts.
“Titian. The Empire of Color” documents the life of an innovative artist who became the official painter of the Venetian Republic.
“Jeff Koons. A Private Portrait” is an exploration into the creative universe of Jeff Koons, considered one of the most influential, popular, and controversial contemporary artists.
“Easter in Art” takes viewers on a journey from Europe to Jerusalem, where the host, Tim Marlow, examines how the Christian story of Easter has been artistically represented, from the beginnings of Christianity to the present day.
“Munch. Love, ghosts and lady-vampires” explores the life and works of the famous Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, illustrating his fascination with powerful symbols.
“Borromini and Bernini: A Challenge for Perfection” presents the rivalry between Francesco Borromini and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the greatest architects of the Baroque era.
“Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition” begins with an exhibition gathering Vermeer's masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum. The museum director and curators offer a private tour, sharing new research about Vermeer's artistic process.
“Exhibition on Screen: Klimt and The Kiss” analyzes the qualities that have made Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss" one of the most recognized and reproduced paintings in the world.
“Exhibition On Screen: Pissarro: Father of Impressionism” explores the captivating biography and creations of Camille Pissarro.
“Exhibition On Screen: The Danish Collector - Delacroix To Gauguin” illustrates the story of the visionary collector Wilhelm Hansen.
“Sunflowers: The Mystery of Van Gogh’s Greatest Artworks” includes interviews with curators and art experts about Vincent van Gogh's series of thematic paintings featuring sunflowers.
“Exhibition on Screen: Raphael Revealed” focuses on one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance
"We are delighted to collaborate with the National Museum of Art of Romania, bringing together two distinct yet complementary cultural fields. We aim to offer our audience the opportunity to experience and appreciate cinematic art and visual art more deeply," stated Ecaterina Mateescu, administrator of Happy Cinema.
"The art film is a cultural product that complements the understanding of artworks. We provide the audience with an opportunity to watch high-quality artistic productions throughout the year. We aim to make the Auditorium Hall of the National Museum of Art of Romania a space for exceptional art films," said Călin Stegerean, General Director of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
