László Bérczes, the festival director, hosted a Q&A session with film directors Róbert Lakatos and Zsófia Makkai following the film and culture masterclass. Photo by Vera Éder The myth of Dracula, originating with Bram Stoker and projected onto Transylvania, is bothersome to many Transylvanians as it creates a false image of their culture abroad. At the masterclass, Róbert Lakatos screened a 50-minute documentary he directed, titled The Dracula Dilemma, which explores this topic. The film is a humorous road movie that visits various tourist spots in Transylvania, where some locals attempt to profit from the Dracula myth without knowing much about it—resulting in a grotesque kitsch parade. Meanwhile, others express anger over their role in contributing to the distorted image of Transylvania. The film also features disappointed tourists, feeling cheated, as they try to make the best of their financial investment in an obviously fake cultural tour. 170
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