Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Radu Jude's 'Dracula' Premieres at Locarno Film Festival
Radu Jude, a filmmaker, is premiering his new movie 'Dracula' at the Locarno Film Festival.
The film is set in Transylvania, the place where the Dracula myth originated.
It's a black comedy that plays with the classic vampire story, with elements like vampires, zombies, and AI.
Jude, who is from Romania, wanted to make a Dracula film, unlike Hollywood.
The movie uses different kinds of stories to take apart the Dracula myth.
It stars actors like Adonis Tanța and Oana Maria Zaharia.
The movie is made with the help of different production companies from various countries and will be sold internationally.
Radu Jude returns to Locarno Film Festival with his new film 'Dracula'.
The film is set in Transylvania and explores the Dracula myth.
1-2 Special acquired North American rights, describing it as a black comedy.
Jude aims to deconstruct the Dracula myth through various storytelling approaches.
The film features Adonis Tanța, Oana Maria Zaharia, and others.
- Who
- Radu Jude and the cast, including Adonis Tanța and Oana Maria Zaharia.
- What
- Radu Jude's film 'Dracula' is set to premiere at the Locarno Film Festival.
- When
- The premiere is at the Locarno Film Festival.
- Where
- The film is set in Transylvania.
- Why
- Jude wants to offer a different take on the Dracula myth.
- Film Title
- Dracula
- Director
- Radu Jude
- Setting
- Transylvania
- Genre
- Black comedy
- North American Rights
- 1-2 Special
- International Sales
- Luxbox