DAU

Les Films de Cannes à Bucarest presents DAU, a film directed by Ilya Khrzhanovsky, which was awarded the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival 2026. The film is presented in original languages including Russian, English, and Greek, with Romanian and English subtitles offered for accessibility.

The storyline revolves around the idealistic character, Dau, who is compelled to engage in state service with the aim of uncovering the laws of the universe and contributing to the development of one of history's most devastating weapons. As Dau's autonomy diminishes, he embarks on a journey seeking freedom outside of his marriage, leading him to experience a series of extramarital affairs. Ultimately, this path causes him to lose his sense of self and his ability to love.

The film has a runtime of 195 minutes and falls within the genres of Biopic, Drama, and Experimental. The impressive cast includes notable names such as Teodor Currentzis, Radmila Shchogolieva, Anatoly Vasiliev, Maria Nafpliotou, Vladimir Azhippo, and Dmitri Tcherniakov.

Join us for a unique cinematic experience at the Muzeul Național de Artă - Sala Auditorium in Bucharest, where the screening will take place on Monday, 26 October 2026, starting at 18:30. Tickets are priced at 30 lei.