"Dracula: The True Story," on Arte, offers a geopolitical reading of Eastern Europe since the 15th century.

The documentary explores the origins of Dracula, linking Bram Stoker's inspiration to Vlad III, known as Vlad the Impaler. Historian Peter Mario Kreuter discusses Stoker's visit to Whitby in 1890, where he found the perfect setting for his novel. The film highlights the dual meaning of 'dracul' in Romanian, referring to both 'dragon' and 'devil', reflecting Vlad's legacy and the terror he instilled during his fight against the Ottoman Empire.