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Radu Jude's 'Dracula' Film Critiques Culture and AI

10/9/2025

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Story summary
  • Radu Jude's Dracula critiques Romania's culture, labor disputes, and AI's impact using absurdist scenes.
  • The film presents multiple Draculas and surreal scenarios to reinforce its absurdist approach.
  • Jude compares AI to Dracula, saying it "feeds on others without asking permission."
  • Premiere at the Locarno Film Festival in August 2025; theatrical release set for October 29, 2025.