DaKINO International Film Festival emerged as a beacon, igniting the nation’s passion for cinema. It wasn’t just an ordinary film festival; it was the first international film competition in Romania, and remarkably, the sole stage reserved for short films.
Among the relics of the festival’s history lies a meticulously preserved magazine. This unassuming publication holds within its pages the very essence of DaKINO’s evolution, a testament to the tireless work of filmmakers, artists, and cinephiles who dedicated their hearts to the festival.
In the quiet corners of a cozy living room, you’ll find the guardian of this magazine, a lady whose soul was profoundly touched by her DaKINO experiences. To her, this magazine isn’t just a collection of printed pages; it’s a cherished time capsule, a magic mirror reflecting back on the enchanting moments she once lived.
To complete this festival(ish) image, of course we need a catalog and publications. I consider myself from the old school that prefers printed materials over digital ones. With all respect to the environment of course, but I feel these printed materials live longer than the digital ones, as the latter is easily forgotten among other files, and you cannot feel the real value of it, which is not the case in the printed ones. – Andrew Mohsen, curator