Cast: Ferenc Kállai

Direction Béla Tarr · Ágnes Hranitzky

Cast Lars Rudolph · Peter Fitz · Hanna Schygulla · János Derzsi

Synopsis Werckmeister Harmonies (2000) unfolds in a small, isolated town on the Hungarian Plain, shrouded in an unusually harsh winter with temperatures plummeting to twenty degrees below zero, yet devoid of snow. The town's tranquility is disrupted by the arrival of...

Direction Péter Bacsó

Cast Ferenc Kállai · Lajos Öze · Béla Both · Zoltán Fábri

Synopsis The Witness (1969) is a film that, after being prohibited for over a decade due to its frank critique of Hungary's post-WWII communist regime, has since gained immense popularity and cult status in its home country. Recognized as the premier...

Direction András Kern · Róbert Koltai

Cast András Kern · Róbert Koltai · Sándor Gáspár · Judit Hernádi

Synopsis Out of Order (1997) follows a tale of intrigue and unexpected twists. A prominent Minister and the Secretary of the Opposition party arrange a clandestine rendezvous at a luxurious 5-star hotel. Their discreet plans, however, take a dramatic turn when...

Direction István Szabó

Cast Sándor Csányi · Ildikó Tóth · Károly Eperjes · Erika Marozsán

Synopsis Relatives (2006) follows a young, upright public servant who takes office following the departure of his predecessor amid a corruption scandal. As he settles into his new role, the naive idealist uncovers the extensive web of corruption that permeates his...

Direction Péter Bacsó

Cast Juraj Durdiak · Tibor Rácz · Ferenc Kállai · Tamás Major

Synopsis Zongora a levegöben (1976) follows the story of a dedicated pianist who relentlessly practices in his apartment, causing significant disturbance to his neighbors. Frustrated by the constant noise, the neighbors band together to devise strategies to alleviate the discomfort and...

Direction Dezsö Garas

Cast Ferenc Kállai · Károly Eperjes · Judit Pogány · Dezsö Garas

Synopsis The Pregnant Papa (1989) is set in the quaint village of Rátót, where an unusual tradition dictates that every male resident is named Béla. When a woman in the village welcomes a new baby boy, she bestows upon him the...

Direction Miklós Jancsó · Károly Makk · Pál Sándor

Cast Andrea Modvai Kiss · András Kern · Hédi Temessy · Dezsö Garas

Direction György Révész

Cast Zoltán Latinovits · Éva Ruttkai · Mari Töröcsik · Samu Balázs

Synopsis Trip Around My Cranium (1970) follows the story of a writer who, while sitting in his usual café, begins to experience vivid hallucinations and auditory disturbances, such as the sound of clattering trains. When these symptoms persist, he seeks help...

Direction Ferenc Kardos

Cast László Mensáros · Ferenc Kállai · Ádám Szirtes · Mari Töröcsik

Synopsis Egy örült éjszaka (1970) follows the harrowing tale of a state store manager who finds himself at the mercy of two imposters posing as inspectors. These deceitful individuals exploit their false authority to instill fear and chaos, subjecting the manager...

Direction Gyula Maár

Cast Mari Töröcsik · Ferenc Kállai · Mária Sulyok · Imre Ráday

Synopsis Mrs. Dery Where Are You? (1975) explores the life of a renowned Hungarian theater actress from the 19th century, known as Déryné. The narrative delves into her belief that she has reached the pinnacle of her artistic career and could...

Direction Miklós Jancsó

Cast József Madaras · György Cserhalmi · Ferenc Kállai · Júlia Nyakó

Synopsis Season of Monsters (1987) follows a group of academics and their students who gather at a secluded summer retreat to honor a esteemed professor's 60th birthday. The weekend is filled with deep discussions on existentialism and philosophy, as the professors...