‘Romería,’ ‘The Blood Countess,’ ‘Resurrection’ Set for Costa Rica Film Festival as Event Focuses on Afro-Caribbean Cinema and Female Filmmakers

The Costa Rica Film Festival opens its fourteenth edition in San Jose, bringing together selections from the international film circuit. Carla Simón's 'Romería,' Bi Gan's 'Resurrection,' Ulrike Ottinger's 'The Blood Countess' featuring Isabelle Huppert, and Lucrecia Martel's 'Landmarks' anchor the program, per Variety. This year, the festival places a particular emphasis on Afro-Caribbean cinema and female filmmakers, positioning itself as a platform for diverse voices in contemporary world cinema.

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