Phantoms of July | |
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German | Sehnsucht in Sangerhausen |
Literally | Longing in Sangerhausen |
Directed by | Julian Radlmaier |
Screenplay by | Julian Radlmaier |
Produced by | Kirill Krasovski |
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Cinematography | Faraz Fesharaki |
Edited by | Julian Radlmaier |
Production company | Blue Monticola Film |
Distributed by | Grandfilm |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | Germany |
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Phantoms of July (German : Sehnsucht in Sangerhausen) is a 2025 German comedy drama film written and directed by Julian Radlmaier. The film is a romantic adventure that explores an unexpected friendship and a deep yearning for a different life. [1]
The film had its world premiere at the 78th Locarno Film Festival on 7 August 2025, in the Main Competition section, where it competed for Golden Leopard. [2]
Principal photography began on 29 July 2024 in the regions of Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia in Germany. The filming ended on 12 September 2024. [3]
Phantoms of July had its World Premiere at the 78th Locarno Film Festival on 7 August 2025, and competed for Golden Leopard. [4] [5] It was also showcased at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival in 'Kinoscope' section in August. [6] It will also be presented in the World Cinema section at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in September 2025. [7]
The film will be released on 27 November 2025 in the German cinemas. [8]
In his review at Locarno, Joseph Jenner of the International Cinephile Society rated the film with 4 stars out of five and praised the director Julian Radlmaier and called him "the heir apparent to the likes of Peter Greenaway." Jenner opined that the film stands out as a thoughtful and imaginative cultural critique, envisioning an ideal world where harmony prevails. He further described the film as vibrant, distinctive, and thoroughly engaging. Concluding review Jenner wrote that Phantoms of July is one of the year’s most captivating works, demanding careful "attention and patience," yet "where the reward is worth absolutely every minute of our time." [9]
Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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Locarno Film Festival | 16 August 2025 | Golden Leopard | Phantoms of July | Nominated | [10] |