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- DirectorPéter BacsóStarsFerenc KállaiLajos ÖzeZoltán FábriBanned for over a decade for its outspoken criticism of the post-WWII communist regime in Hungary, Péter Bacsó's 'The Witness' has since then achieved unparalleled cult status in its native land. Known as the best satire about communism, 'The Witness' has become a cult classic, which was also well received by critics and general audiences alike when it was finally released outside of Hungary. Its candid and realistic portrayal of the incompetent communist regime has earned great acclaim for both the director and the film itself when it was shown at Cannes Film Festival in 1981. 'The Witness' takes place during the height of the Rákosi Era, which was closely modeled after the ruthless and brutal Stalin regime. The film follows the life of an ordinary dike keeper, József Pelikán, who has been caught for illegally slaughtering his pig, Dezsõ. Instead of doing hard time for his "heinous" crime, Pelikán is elevated into an important position, generally reserved for the communist elite. Of course, Pelikán is utterly clueless about his newfound luck, not to mention his new job. Even his new benefactor, the mysterious Comrade Virág, is reluctant to reveal the real reason behind Pelikán's preferential treatment. Thus, begins Pelikán's hilarious adventure deep within the "sophisticated" communist society. One failure after another the incompetent Pelikán is elevated higher and higher on the communist echelon, all the while remaining completely clueless about his promotions. Until one day, when he gets called for to return the "favour" by falsely testifying against his long-time friend in a mock-up show trial.
- DirectorAttila DargayStarsAndrás KernJudit PogányHilda GobbiIn the turmoilous 18th century, young poor Hungarian aristocrat Jonas helps Szaffi, a young pretty gypsy Romani girl and the illegitimate daughter of a Turkish pasha, get the treasure that's owed to her by the right of inheritance.
- DirectorSándor MihályfyStarsImre OlvasztóRóbert KoltaiTeri HorváthStory of a mischievous outspoken kid in a small Hungarian town.
- StarsLászló BánhidiZoltán SeregiFerenc ZentheGyula and his friend are spending the summer vacation with their relatives in the countryside.
- DirectorTamás FejérStarsLászló HelyeyGábor KonczÁrpád GyengeKing Matthias reaches Gyevi in disguise, where he faces the overbearing local justice.
- DirectorGyörgy FehérStarsTamás MajorLajos BástiFerenc KállaiA version of Ben Johnson's play: A swindler goes from town to town pretending to be a dying millionaire in order to attract (and dispose of) greedy "friends".
- DirectorFrigyes BánStarsMária SulyokImre RádayTibor Bitskey
- DirectorGábor HerendiStarsTibor SzervétCsaba PindrochGyözö SzabóTamás is a young, Budapest-based director of video clips and commercials who dreams of directing his first feature film with the title 'The Guilty City'. He has already written the script but does not have the means of financing his project. Thus when he surprisingly gets an email from American film producer Alex Brubeck who writes that he had liked the script and would like to meet him personally, Tamás sees all his dreams come true. With the help of his two brothers Ákos, a successful manager and sex maniac, and András, a poet and complete loser, he tries to make a good impression on the American and persuade him to finance the film project. But there are some surprises on the way...
- DirectorGábor HerendiStarsKároly GesztesiJános GyuriskaJános GreifensteinHungarian Vagabond is the funny and adventurous time travel of the seven Hungarian chieftains from the ninth century until nowdays. Full of cultural and historical references depicted in a satyrical leporello, Gábor Herendi's second movie is a hilarious costume comedy with stylish music and cast representing leading Hungarian actors.
- DirectorKároly MakkStarsMargit MakayIrén PsotaCarla RomanelliThe theme of the delightful Hungarian fantasy film "A Very Moral Night," made in 1977 and now playing at the Public Theater, could well be innocence, even if the action does take place in a bordello. It is a good bordello, so sweet and wholesome that it seems a place of pure beauty and Eden-like charm.
- DirectorPéter TímárStarsÁdám RajhonaRóbert KoltaiJudit NémethAn all-woman crate factory's new fireman installs a hidden camera in the women's dressing room for the male management's pleasure, eventually boosting business.
- DirectorPéter TímárStarsJános GálvölgyiSándor AlmásiAnita TóthIn 1962, while Gagarin flew around the Earth and others prepared for World War III, no event has happened in Hungary since a certain year, and it looked like nothing will for at least 30 years. However, to ensure the certain, Mr. Simon, block-trustee and ever-watching bastion of socialist order and decency steps into action.
- DirectorEndre RodríguezStarsÉva AdorjánJános SárdyIván Petrovich
- DirectorPál GáborStarsVera PapErzsi PásztorÉva SzabóVera Angi works as a nurse in a hospital after WWII in communist Hungary. Because she speaks up about the terrible conditions in which the nurses and doctors have to work, she's placed in a six-month education course.
- DirectorGéza BereményiStarsKároly EperjesIrina LachinaErvin NagyThis epic story takes place between 1820 and 1860 during the Habsburg Monarchy, and portrays the life one of the greatest Hungarian aristocrats - Count Széchenyi - who was born with extra-ordinary mental and spiritual talents. In the years following the fall of Napoleon the young count Széchenyi irresponsibly seduces his brother's wife, and the consequent scandal ruins his career as an army officer. After the sudden death of his humiliated lover Count Széchenyi drastically changes his character from that of a shallow young man into a responsible nobleman seeking to conquer his fate by creating great achievements in his remaining life. A great friendship and a special new love help the count to overcome all other obstacles. Széchenyi becomes one of the most famous politicians of his time. He is chosen as the leader of the opposition, and as such he becomes the enemy of the Habsburgs. However, Széchenyi has never intended to go against his aristocratic upbringing and to be part of a cause, which aims to destabilize the Habsburg Monarchy. Feeling responsible for the unleashed tensions within the Monarchy he strives to serve as the cause of reconciliation. He initiates the building of a grand bridge over the Danube, which is to become a symbolic link between the West and the East in Europe. However, his reputation and influence assume such proportions that when the Monarchy is shaken to its foundations by the revolutions of 1848 he is driven insane by his thoughts of self-incrimination. While mentally deranged and locked away in a private sanatorium near Vienna Széchenyi's nightmares become a reality. The Habsburgs exact cruel retribution for the 1848 rebellion in the Hungarian province. Széchenyi's friends are executed while his rebellious country sinks into an apathy equal to his own. Now an old man, Széchenyi miraculously regains his former self. With renewed energy the old count launches into a rejuvenating program for his beloved country initiating his last great gamble against the Habsburg Empire.
- DirectorIstván SzötsStarsAlice SzellayJános GörbePéterke FerencyA woodcutter moves his wife and son onto a mountain for an attempt at a better life but tragedy soon sets in.
- DirectorFerenc TörökStarsPéter RudolfBence TasnádiTamás Szabó Kimmel12 August 1945, 11 AM. Two mysterious strangers dressed in black appear at the railway station of a Hungarian village. Within a few hours, everything changes.
- CreatorRoope LehtinenMikko PölläGábor KriglerStarsSzabolcs ThuróczyEszter ÓnodiRenátó OlaszA corrupt businessman and family man attempts to navigate his way through increasing domestic, legal, and financial problems.
- DirectorZoltán FábriStarsErnö SzabóNoémi AporEmmi ButtykayWhen a Latin teacher publishes an essay on the Carthaginian General Hannibal, he is quickly hailed as a celebrity genius, but in reality has become an unwitting pawn of far-right politicians.
- DirectorLászló VámosStarsAndrás BálintGyörgy BõszeMiklós Gábor
- DirectorSándor MihályfyStarsJózsef SzékhelyiAndrás AmbrusIstván BalzánThe story, set in the 1920s, follows the life of Kázmér. He loses his job because of constant tardiness, but it doesn't bother him. When his father dies, he moves back home to the small village miller's house and finally pursues his long-standing passion for sculpture.
- DirectorLászló NádasyStarsMarianna MoórJános KörmendiAlfonzó