# Cinephil Boards Solomon’s 'Small Expectations' for IDFA

> Cinephil secures Alexandru Solomon’s 'Small Expectations' ahead of IDFA world premiere.
- Title: Cinephil Boards Solomon’s 'Small Expectations' for IDFA
- Summary: Cinephil secures Alexandru Solomon’s 'Small Expectations' ahead of IDFA world premiere.
- Keywords: cinephil, alexandru solomon, small expectations, idfa, frontlight sidebar, international documentary film festival, Deadline
- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/11/cinephil-alexandru-solomon-small-expectations-idfa-1237223722
- Author: Melanie Goodfellow
- Published: 2026-11-14T11:40:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cinephil, alexandru solomon, small expectations, idfa, frontlight sidebar, international documentary film festival, entertainment, culture
## Cinephil boards Solomon’s film
Doc sales specialist Cinephil has boarded Alexandru Solomon’s 'Small Expectations' ahead of its world premiere in the Frontlight sidebar of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam next week.
## Romania’s 2025 presidential election
The first-person investigation chronicles the chaotic lead-up to Romania’s 2025 presidential election in which moderate independent Nicușor Dan faced off against far-right forces, including Trump-aligned street fighter George Simion and ultranationalist Călin Georgescu.
## Film’s focus on power dynamics
Solomon delves into the machinery of power, disinformation, and the rapid radicalization of a society under pressure, as Russian interference allegations, institutional breakdowns, and the unleashing of fascist energy left Romania’s democracy exposed.
## Key takeaway

Doc sales specialist Cinephil has boarded Alexandru Solomon’s 'Small Expectations' for IDFA’s Frontlight sidebar.