“Climbing Shadows” follows Răzvan Nedu, a young Romanian who refuses to be defined by disability. Both coach and elite athlete, he balances earning a living while competing at the Salt Lake City World Cup in the USA, pursuing a podium spot in the world of climbing.
Screenplay Ioana Coca
Cinematography Ioana Coca
Editing Emilia Coman, Claudiu Trif
Sound Vlad Pițu
Producer Livia Sîrbu
Production Universitatea Națională de Artă Teatrală și Cinematografică „I.L. Caragiale”
AUDIO: Romanian
SUBTITLE: English
27
April,
Monday
Cinema Muzeul Țăranului
2:00 PM
19'
Short films for middle school students, followed by an educational dialogue moderated by Robert Ștefana + Q&A with director Ioana Coca
Ioana Coca
Ioana Coca
Ioana Coca is an emerging voice in documentary filmmaking. Based in Bucharest, she turns observations of human behavior into compelling visual stories. Her perspective, shaped by travel and curiosity about the human condition, brings a fresh view to contemporary documentary.
awards and festivals
CineMAiubit International Student Film Festival 2025