It was a year that was inevitably marked by the coronavirus pandemic, but the Festival held strong, first by honoring the memory of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (leitmotif of the 53rd edition), and then with another unforgettable selection of the best international fantastic genre films. Particularly uplifting were the battle cries spurred on by Quentin Dupieux in Mandibles, the pre-depressive atmosphere created by Amy Seimetz in She Dies Tomorrow, and Kimo Stamboel's wild reimagining of The Queen of Black Magic. With Possessor Uncut winning the Award for Best Feature Film in the Official Selection, Brandon Cronenberg confirmed, once again, that Sitges is the ideal springboard for launching the careers of the children of legendary filmmakers.
