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Dark Comedy 'Kontinental '25' Explores Homelessness and Guilt

10/31/2025

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Kontinental '25, by Radu Jude (director), portrays life under late capitalism in Cluj, Romania.
The story centers on Ion, a homeless former athlete, who dies by suicide after eviction.
Orsolya grapples with guilt as she recounts the incident to others, receiving hollow reassurances.
Jude uses dark comedy to critique anti-Semitism, capitalism, and nationalism; the film stars Eszter Tompa and Gabriel Spahiu and runs 1 hour 49 minutes.

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Story summary

Kontinental '25, by Radu Jude (director), portrays life under late capitalism in Cluj, Romania.
The story centers on Ion, a homeless former athlete, who dies by suicide after eviction.
Orsolya grapples with guilt as she recounts the incident to others, receiving hollow reassurances.
Jude uses dark comedy to critique anti-Semitism, capitalism, and nationalism; the film stars Eszter Tompa and Gabriel Spahiu and runs 1 hour 49 minutes.