“You Don’t Belong Here” won the Golden Leopard for Best Film at the Locarno Film Festival, presenting a moral drama set in small-town Romania, exploring themes of family crisis and societal issues.

The film follows Marius, a surgeon, and his son Ioan, who becomes involved in a violent incident involving racist youths targeting Roma families, leading to a confrontation that impacts their lives.

The narrative examines the complexities of father-son relationships, masculinity, and social violence, using a restrained cinematic style to provoke reflection on personal and societal responsibilities.

• ‘You Don’t Belong Here’ Locarno Review: Toxic Masculinity In A Small Romanian Town. In: Micropsiacine. 17.08.2026. https://www.micropsiacine.com/2026/08/you-dont-belong-here-locarno-review-toxic-masculinity-in-a-small-romanian-town/