The opening film of the 26th Jeonju International Film Festival, 'Continental '25,' directed by Radu Jude, deals with uncomfortable truths surrounding homelessness and societal attitudes. The story follows Orsolya, a bailiff in Cluj, Romania, who witnesses the suicide of a homeless man after removing him from a boiler room. She is blamed and faces racist backlash. Her struggles with moral responsibility are explored through interactions with family, friends, and a priest, revealing her hypocrisy. The film ends by challenging viewers with silent urban scenes, leaving them with discomfort and questions about personal responsibility. (Jeonju International Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Jeonju, South Korea.)
