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'The New Year That Never Came' Seizes Top Prize at Cairo Film Festival

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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'
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