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American Independent Film Festival holds 8th edition in Bucharest and Bran Castle

May 15, 2024

The American Independent Film Festival (AIFF) returns for its 8th edition in Romania next month, showcasing films from June 7 to 13 in Bucharest and, for the first time this year, in the magical setting of Bran Castle on June 7 and 8.

For the first time in the festival's history and that of the famous Bran Castle, AIFF 8 will organize premiere film screenings on June 7 and 8, at dusk, in the castle's courtyard. 

AIFF 8 aims to reconnect the Romanian public, as well...

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