Meaningful Days Iași
A film and art evening for the elderly.
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Project details
- Date: October 1, 2025
- Location: Cinema Ateneu Iași
What happened in Iași
On October 1st, at Cinema Ateneu in Iași, we closed out the Zile cu Sens – Artă în Mișcare marathon with a cultural experience dedicated to seniors and young people from the community.
The event was built around a film evening, a setting that brought together different generations through a shared experience of reflection and emotion.
Participants watched the art documentary „Van Gogh: Poeți și amanți”, directed by David Bickerstaff, made in collaboration with the National Gallery in London.
The film explores a key period in the artist's life, offering a deep look into his feelings and creative process.
The gathering was a quiet one, yet full of meaning — a moment where people sat together, watched, felt, and shared the same experience.
The event was organized by Asociația POT SĂ AJUT, with the support of Asociația Provident pentru Educație and Provident Financial România, as part of the Invizibilii program.
Why it matters
Not all forms of connection are active or visible.
Sometimes closeness between people builds quietly — through an experience shared together.
Through events like this, we give seniors access to culture and to contexts where they can:
- step out of routine
- discover new things
- share emotions and perspectives
Taking part in cultural experiences contributes to well-being and a sense of belonging.
How it was for participants
I hadn't been to the movies in a long time. It made me think about a lot of things, and I liked being together with other people.
Ioana, 70, pensioner
It was quiet, but a beautiful kind of quiet. I felt like I wasn't alone.
Dumitru, 74, pensioner
About Artă în Mișcare
The event in Iași is part of the marathon organized for the International Day of Older Persons, held simultaneously in several cities across Romania.
The Artă în Mișcare concept brings together different forms of expression — dance, theatre, music, painting, or film — through which seniors stay active and connected to the community.
Nationwide, more than 800 seniors took part in activities built around art and social interaction.
Impact
Initiatives like this create contexts where people feel included and connected.
Through cultural experiences shared together, participants:
- broaden their perspectives
- express their emotions
- reconnect with others
- regain their interest in cultural activities
These moments contribute to deeper well-being and to reducing feelings of isolation.
We continue
The Zile cu Sens program continues in several cities across Romania.
If you want to stay up to date with upcoming activities, follow our Facebook page, in the Events section, where we constantly update the schedule.
Partners
Cinema Ateneu Iași, DAS Iași, Advanced Industries Packaging, Noir Coffee Roasters, Twinkle Star, Florăria Azalee.
Media partners
Ringier România, Revista Biz, Itsy Bitsy, TVSat Media Group.
Join us
We believe in the power of partnerships that bring real change to the community. If you want to stand with us, here's how you can help:
- Volunteering - you can get involved in organizing future editions, giving your time and energy to create valuable experiences for seniors.
- In-kind partnerships - you can contribute spaces, materials, services or expertise, depending on the resources available to you.
- Redirecting 3.5% of income tax (Form 230) or up to 20% of corporate profit/income tax for companies – a simple, no-extra-cost way to support our projects.
- Donations - on our website (the "Donate" page) or, if you're an ING customer, directly from HomeBank, under the Education section – Asociația POT SĂ AJUT, before year end.
Because stories of good are written with people like you.