# Costa Rica Film Festival to Spotlight Afro-Caribbean Cinema and Female Directors

The Costa Rica Film Festival has announced its lineup, including films 'Romería,' 'The Blood Countess,' and 'Resurrection,' with this year's edition focusing on Afro-Caribbean cinema and female filmmakers. The event highlights underrepresented voices in the film industry.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/romeria-the-blood-countess-resurrection-costa-rica-film-festival-1236812237/) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:54:58 +0000