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July 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM

Dracula" by Radu Jude and "Don't Leave Me" by Andrei Epure selected for Locarno Film Festival; "The Spider's Kiss" to compete.

July 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM

Locarno Film Festival, in its 78th edition, unveils an eventful program. Romanian cinema impresses with four films in competition, including Radu Jude's 'Dracula' premiere. The festival showcases 221 films, 99 of which are world premieres, featuring Abdellatif Kechiche's 'Mektoub My Love' in competition. Sales rights for Maureen Fazendeiro's 'The Seasons' and Julian Radlmaier's 'Phantoms of July' have been acquired by Square Eyes and Bendita Film Sales respectively.