A dark Romanian comedy about the last days of communist rule takes top honors at the prestigious Cairo Film Festival.
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Directed by Bogdan Mureșanu, 'The New Year That Never Came' previously won the Horizons sidebar at the Venice Film Festival, showcasing the director's talent on the global stage.
The film is set in 1989 during the final days of communism in Romania, giving audiences a unique perspective on the tumultuous end of an era.
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Bogdan Mureșanu, Cairo Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, 'The New Year That Never Came'