The old, sickly Demeter Lapussa is a tyrant in the family. He forces his granddaughter, the beautiful Henriette, to marry baron Hátszegi, although the more
The old, sickly Demeter Lapussa is a tyrant in the family. He forces his granddaughter, the beautiful Henriette, to marry baron Hátszegi, although the girl loves the penniless Vámhidy Szilárd. The two lovers attempt to commit suicide, then are torn away from each other. close
An historical depiction of the events preceding the political murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, would-be emperor of the Austro-Hungarian throne, in Sarajevo on June 28th, 1914.
An historical depiction of the events preceding the political murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, would-be emperor of the Austro-Hungarian throne, in Sarajevo on June 28th, 1914. close
This entertaining film highlights the importance of integrity, justice, and appreciation for the environment. The compassionate and wise Captain is the more
This entertaining film highlights the importance of integrity, justice, and appreciation for the environment. The compassionate and wise Captain is the hero, who is trying to stop long-time troublemaker and master of disguise Zero the Cat as he plans his biggest coup ever. Helping the Captain along the way are the bright Constable Eleméri Ede and seasoned secret agent Góliát. The resourceful Gólíat succeeds in locating Zero's hiding place, where he overhears part of Zero's newest plan. Although unable to get all the details, Gólíat reports to the station and it becomes clear that stopping Zero will be quite a challenge. close
Barta has been investigating for a year in the murder case of a professor of medicine. Keller, the victim, has been shot dead in his own villa. Barta more
Barta has been investigating for a year in the murder case of a professor of medicine. Keller, the victim, has been shot dead in his own villa. Barta joins the closest relatives and they all travel to Dunaszentmárton by ship for the inaugural ceremony of his tomb. close
Lohmann's son is kidnapped. The un-known kidnappers get a thirty-thousand-jewel from the West German millionaire as ransom. The eager police lieutenant-colonel, more
Lohmann's son is kidnapped. The un-known kidnappers get a thirty-thousand-jewel from the West German millionaire as ransom. The eager police lieutenant-colonel, Gálffy finds that the traces lead to a mysterious, elegant blonde, who is naturally a brunette. close
When God distributed wiseness and foolishness through a newly created world, one of the cherubs accidentally dropped all the foolishness on a tiny village more
When God distributed wiseness and foolishness through a newly created world, one of the cherubs accidentally dropped all the foolishness on a tiny village called Chelm. So everyone in the village is very dumb. Recently orphaned boy Aaron and his friendly goat Zlateh live there with Aaron's uncle Shlemiel. When an evil sorcerer and his monster attack the village, Aaron and Zlateh have to defend it themselves. close
Adaptation of Mór Jókai's classic 19th century novel on Mihály Tímár, the captain of a commercial Danube ship in the 1830s, who finds unexpected fortune more
Adaptation of Mór Jókai's classic 19th century novel on Mihály Tímár, the captain of a commercial Danube ship in the 1830s, who finds unexpected fortune by meeting a Turkish aristocrat fleeing from his home country with his daughter Tímea. On their journey, they find an unknown island on the Danube, called the Senki szigete (the Island of No-one), a sort of earthly paradise, with only an old woman and her young daughter Noémi living on it. close
The main character of the film “Lame Dervish”, created in the community of Hungarian and Tajik filmmakers, is the Hungarian scientist Vambury (Dula Benedek), more
The main character of the film “Lame Dervish”, created in the community of Hungarian and Tajik filmmakers, is the Hungarian scientist Vambury (Dula Benedek), an orientalist and ethnographer who went to Bukhara in 1862. This journey was made in search of the true ancestral homeland of the Hungarians, despite the fact that Europeans were forbidden to enter the city at that time. But the traveler was helped by the envoy of the Bukhara Emir Mirzo (Ato Mukhamedzhanov), who allowed Vambery to inspect the mosques and palaces of "sacred Bukhara", and also showed various creations of ancient culture and brought to the book depository of the emirs, because he understood that East and West cannot be divided and it is necessary to look for ways of rapprochement. close
Kálmán Imre's beloved operetta comes to the screen in this comedy of music, marriage and class set in Budapest and Vienna before the outbreak of the First more
Kálmán Imre's beloved operetta comes to the screen in this comedy of music, marriage and class set in Budapest and Vienna before the outbreak of the First World War, recorded at the Budapest Opera in 1963. close
Two arts students, András and Viktor who are writing their thesis on detective stories, make up a story and keep nagging the famous film-director, who more
Two arts students, András and Viktor who are writing their thesis on detective stories, make up a story and keep nagging the famous film-director, who just came back from Hollywood, until he undertakes the job. At night they work on the film, in which two youths kill a director returning from the US. In the morning the director is found dead - a knife in his back. close
In the summer in Budapest, the boys are idle. And suddenly their aunt Amalia comes from Argentina. An extravagant old woman, having buried her fourth more
In the summer in Budapest, the boys are idle. And suddenly their aunt Amalia comes from Argentina. An extravagant old woman, having buried her fourth husband, decided to return to her homeland, where she had not been for 40 years. To find her first love, she embarks on a journey through Hungary in her antediluvian car. And her mischievous and funny nephews tie in with her. No one's gonna get bored now. . . close
Brazilian writer. Jose Costa, like many writers, has a literary slave. Jose returns from a conference of the same writers, the plane lands in Budapest. more
Brazilian writer. Jose Costa, like many writers, has a literary slave. Jose returns from a conference of the same writers, the plane lands in Budapest. Here Jose meets Christa, and this acquaintance has a strong influence on his future fate.
This is not the first time Budapest has raised the issue of the complex, hostile relationship between a writer and an author working for him. For example, a similar theme has already been convincingly played out in "Rail Novel" Claude Lelouch. But Budapest takes a slightly different approach to the problem, looking at it from a different point of view.
The role of the main character went to actor Leonardo Medeiros. In his performance, Jose Costa turned out to be a character full of contradictions and arrogance, not noticed by anyone, but at the same time feeling his superiority. close
Three charming 20-something grandsons take a unique journey with their grannies to discover their historic and personal legacies through stories from more
Three charming 20-something grandsons take a unique journey with their grannies to discover their historic and personal legacies through stories from the Second World War. Three grandsons embark an anarchic journey into the past – a complex road movie about intergenerational dialogue in Great Britain, Germany and Hungary. Granny Project is a seven-year-long investigation of three young men coming to terms with their heritage through the extraordinary lives of their grandmothers: an English spy, a dancer from Nazi Germany and a Hungarian communist Holocaust survivor. The film deals with classic values and taboo-like historical topics, and the method used is equally important as it gives an insight to the zeitgeist of the young today. close
The story of 10-year-old boy and his family against the backdrop of the bloody events of 1956, in Budapest. Children do not yet understand what is going more
The story of 10-year-old boy and his family against the backdrop of the bloody events of 1956, in Budapest. Children do not yet understand what is going on, but they're happy because the schools are closed. But gradually, to adults and children comes the understanding that something terrible is happening. Disappearing relatives, friends, and even killed some. Tips sent an army to put down the counterrevolutionary rebellion. close
Andras Kovacs' film, considered one of the most important Hungarian films of the 1960s, centers around four men who await trial for their involvement more
Andras Kovacs' film, considered one of the most important Hungarian films of the 1960s, centers around four men who await trial for their involvement in the massacre of several thousand Jewish and Serbian people of Novi Sad in 1942. Each denies any responsibility, claiming that they were only following orders. The film is significant for its willingness to address the subject of Hungary's role in WWII, which was taboo at the time of the its release. close
On the Spring of 1945 the Jackson circus is heading towards the border with the clown Peti and Aida, the elephant. They have to play for the Hungarian more
On the Spring of 1945 the Jackson circus is heading towards the border with the clown Peti and Aida, the elephant. They have to play for the Hungarian Fascists, while Peti is hiding the Jew Annuska and Sanyika. close
The Toth family resides in Northern Hungary. The couple has a daughter and a son, the latter a member of the armed forces. When his weary major is ordered more
The Toth family resides in Northern Hungary. The couple has a daughter and a son, the latter a member of the armed forces. When his weary major is ordered to take a vacation, the son talks him into a visit to his family home. Comedy ensues when the Toths go overboard trying to make things pleasant for the visiting major in hopes of an easier life for their son the soldier. close
The most notable short cartoons that received the main festival awards. 43 stories from 23 countries about angry ballerinas, the existential crisis of more
The most notable short cartoons that received the main festival awards. 43 stories from 23 countries about angry ballerinas, the existential crisis of geometric figures, the problems of small bugs, relationships with their own clone, real musketeers and living potatoes, a pool of anxiety and emotional anarchy, the love of two zebras, dachas, cucumbers, aliens and much more, exciting the minds of filmmakers of our planet.
During a film course lead by Yvette Biro at the Hungarian Academy of Drama and film in 1995, the director students were shown a black-and-white photo more
During a film course lead by Yvette Biro at the Hungarian Academy of Drama and film in 1995, the director students were shown a black-and-white photo taken by Lucien Herve in 1952, and they were given the task of writing a short film based on it. Three women are standing at the outskirts of a village, looking out of the picture in the same direction. This six-minute one-shot film shows what the Herve photo does not. close
Miklós, a professional hunter, is teased by his friends and local fishermen. The cunning otter Lutra keeps slipping out of his hands. One morning he vows more
Miklós, a professional hunter, is teased by his friends and local fishermen. The cunning otter Lutra keeps slipping out of his hands. One morning he vows not to marry until he finally gets the giant water mammal in front of his rifle. close
A few days before Christmas Eve the last sack of letters arrives to Santa. At the bottom is a letter that is a bit older than the others, it's a drawing. more
A few days before Christmas Eve the last sack of letters arrives to Santa. At the bottom is a letter that is a bit older than the others, it's a drawing. While the curious Santa tries to figure out what the drawing looks like, strange things begin to happen. close
A Budapest high school in the beginning of the 1960s. Dini suffers the torments of adolescence. His father had to leave Hungary after the uprise in 1956, more
A Budapest high school in the beginning of the 1960s. Dini suffers the torments of adolescence. His father had to leave Hungary after the uprise in 1956, and since then Dini's mother has had to take care of her two sons on her own. A friend of Dini’s father, Bodor, is released from prison and moves in with them. Dini and his brother are far from happy about this intrusion on their family life. close
Film about the Holocaust. A Jewish family is allowed to keep the flat they have always lived in and to live a relatively normal life. One day their 10-year more
Film about the Holocaust. A Jewish family is allowed to keep the flat they have always lived in and to live a relatively normal life. One day their 10-year old son disappears. He has been sent to a deportation camp which seems like paradise except that the inmates are being used for medical experiments. close
