Milo Rau, Fanny Ardant, Eugen Jebeleanu and Other International Artists Filled Festival Venues on the Eighth Day of FITS
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The eighth day of the Festival began with a special conversation bringing together Israel Galván, Mohamed El Khatib and Matei Vișniec. The following Special Conference featured Lemi Ponifasio in dialogue with Octavian Saiu.
As part of the online programme FITS Talks, writer Marius Chivu was in conversation with Simona Miculescu, Romania's Permanent Delegate to UNESCO.
Ivanov, directed by Eugen Jebeleanu, a production of the "Marin Sorescu" National Theatre Craiova and nominated for the 2026 UNITER Awards in the category of Best Supporting Actor, was presented at Fabrica de Cultură.
Milo Rau also attended the screening of his film The New Gospel at CineGold, Promenada Sibiu, followed by a 30-minute discussion with theatre critic Ion Indolean.
Also at Fabrica de Cultură, the Eugenio Barba Hall was filled to capacity for Medea's Children, a production directed by Milo Rau.
French actress Fanny Ardant captivated audiences with Cassandra, a powerful monodrama based on Christa Wolf's remarkable 1983 text, whose personal story echoes that of composer Dmitri Shostakovich.
As part of the Italian Season, The Angel of the House, directed by Emma Dante, had its first performance at the Large Hall of the "Radu Stanca" National Theatre Sibiu.
Outdoor performances such as The Legend of King Lear, KAMCHÀTKA, and ELEFANTEZIA delighted audiences of all ages, bringing extraordinary energy to the streets of Sibiu.
The courtyard of the History Museum hosted the concert Iconic Musical Soundtracks, presented as part of the Multisensory Project. Hundreds of spectators attended this unique performance, illuminated by the warm glow of hundreds of candles.
The eighth festival day concluded in the Grand Square with a vibrant concert by Mahala Rai Banda feat. Anatol & Cezar Cazanoi, built around the idea that the soul is the universal language that brings us together.
Sibiu International Theatre Festival: 848 Events and 5,000 Artists from 83 Countries
The Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS), one of the world's largest and most important performing arts festivals, takes place this year from 19 to 28 June. The 33rd edition, held under the theme SOUL, features 848 events and welcomes more than 5,000 artists from 83 countries.
This year's theme—SOUL—highlights the idea that beyond technology lies the human soul, whether it belongs to the artist or to the spectator.
The FITS mobile application includes the complete Festival programme, allows users to personalise their schedules and offers many additional features. The app is available free of charge on both Google Play for Android and the App Store for iOS.
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