20 U.S. PREMIERES OF FILMS FROM 12 COUNTRIES, ROMANTIC SHORT FILM COMPETITION FOR EUROPEAN & LOCAL STUDENTS AT EVENT

Miami, May 1st - 9th,  2010

Some 15 independent first-run foreign feature films, starring such international stars as Sandrine Kimberlain, Zabou Breitman, Ronit Elkabetz, Marta Etura  and representing 12 countries, will make their premieres on U.S. soil at the Fourth Annual “Romance in a Can” Film Festival, presented in Puerto Rico and Miami, at indoor and outdoor venues.

The 7-day event – the only festival of romantic films in the U.S. – will also include a tribute to the legendary German actress, Marlene Dietrich and a short film competition for film students from Europe as well as local Puerto Rican and Miami universities and high schools. 

RIAC – established by Red Chemistry Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the work of independent European filmmakers – pairs screenings of feature-length European films making their domestic debuts and the short film competition with an array of special events, while raising funds for youth arts programs.  The award-winning short film will be purchased by Eurocinema and Atlantic Broadband for airing on its TV channel. 

Among the films that will be shown this coming year will be: “7 minutes” (from Spain), “Excentricities of a blond girl” (from Portugal), “At a glance” and “ the case of the unfaithful Klara and EX (from Italy), “Something to tell you” and “nothing personnal” (from France); “Jaffa” (from Israel) with Ms.Elkabetz; “Memory” (Germany) and “Little Moscow” (from Poland), each directed by independent filmmakers who want to premier their films in the U.S.   Other countries being represented at the festival are Hungary (“Pin Prick’) and Serbia (“Here and there”).

“Preserving romance during Valentine’s week, far away from the war and violence, is my vision for the film festival, said Isabelle Lambert, executive director of Red Chemistry.  “Bringing something uplifting and refreshing, classy and glamorous – a program of comedies and artsy feature films from so many countries – should draw a very diverse audience in the very romantic town of Miami.”

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FEB. 9– 14, 2010 in Puerto Rico and May 1-9, 2010 in Miami.

ROMANTIC FILMS STARRING: Zabou Breitman, Ronit Elkabetz, Charlotte Rampling, Marta Etura, HIGHLIGHT A PROGRAM INCLUDING A TRIBUTE TO LEGENDARY GERMAN ACTRESS MARLENE DIETRICH, 20 U.S. PREMIERES OF FILMS FROM 12 COUNTRIES, INCLUDES A ROMANTIC SHORT FILM COMPETITION FOR EUROPEAN & LOCAL STUDENTS

The festival featuring 15 independent, first-run foreign feature films, with international stars Sandrine Kimberlain, Zabou Breitman, Ronit Elkabetz, Marta Etura and representing 12 countries, will premier in the U.S. soil at the Fourth Annual “Romance in a Can” (RIAC) Film Festival, in Puerto Rico and Miami, at romantic indoor and outdoor venues.

The 7-day event – the only romantic film festival in the U.S. – will include a tribute to the legendary German actress, Marlene Dietrich as well as a short film competition for film students from Europe, Puerto Rico and Miami. David Frankel, director of Marley & Me and The Devil Wears Prada will be attendance as the guest of honor and festival judge.

Among the films that to be screened: “7 Minutes” (Spain), “Eccentricities of a Blond Girl” (Portugal), “At a Glance” and “ The Case of the Unfaithful Klara (Italy), “Something to Tell You” and “Nothing Personal” (France); “Jaffa” (Israel) with Ms. Elkabetz; “Memory” (Germany) and “Little Moscow” ( Poland). Films from independent directors who want to premier their films in the U.S. Other countries represented at the festival are Hungary (“Pin Prick’) and Serbia (“Here and There”).

“Preserving the romance of film, far away from the war and violence, is my vision for the film festival, said Isabelle Lambert, executive director of Romance in a Can “Presenting films that are uplifting, refreshing, classy, glamorous, funny and artsy from so many countries draws a very diverse audience in the very romantic towns of Miami & San Juan.”

RIAC draws an ever growing audience of more of 4000 people a year since 2006 .RIAC is a not- for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the work of independent European filmmakers making their American debut, sponsoring the short film competition, and an array of special events, while raising funds for youth arts programs.

For more information, please contact Isabelle Lambert: 786 5145262, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it