Direction: Miklós Jancsó
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Miklós Jancsó. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 39
Direction Miklós Jancsó
Cast János Görbe · Zoltán Latinovits · Tibor Molnár · Gábor Agárdi
Synopsis The Round-Up (1966) unfolds in Hungary during a tumultuous period where the national uprising led by Kossuth has been suppressed, and Austrian rule has been reinstated. Despite the setback, rebel forces continue their resistance through violent acts. To eradicate the...
7.2
262 votes
7.2
262 votes
Direction Miklós Jancsó
Cast Béla Barsi · Jurij Bodovszkij · Viktor Csekmarev · Sándor Csikós
7.2
93 votes
7.2
93 votes
Direction Miklós Jancsó
Cast József Madaras · Tibor Molnár · András Kozák · Jácint Juhász
Synopsis The Red and the White (1967) unfolds in 1919, as Hungarian Communists support the Bolsheviks in their struggle against the Czarists, known as the Whites. The narrative oscillates around a monastery and a field hospital near the Volga, which are...
7.2
600 votes
7.2
600 votes
Direction Miklós Jancsó
Cast Mari Töröcsik · György Cserhalmi · József Madaras · Mária Bajcsay
Synopsis Beloved Electra (1974) unfolds on a vast, open field, where the classic Euripides tragedy is brought to life with an impressive scale. The narrative is brought to life by hundreds of participants, along with a couple dozen horses, pheasants, and...
6.8
67 votes
6.8
67 votes
Direction Miklós Jancsó
Cast Mari Töröcsik · József Madaras · Zoltán Latinovits · Andrea Drahota
6.7
94 votes
6.7
94 votes
Direction Miklós Jancsó
Cast Zoltán Latinovits · Andor Ajtay · Béla Barsi · Miklós Szakáts
Synopsis Cantata (1963) is a cinematic masterpiece where director Miklós Jancsó, inspired by Michelangelo Antonioni, introduces a distinctive visual style that would define his career. The film is renowned for its hypnotic, sweeping camera movements that resemble a ballet, emphasizing the...
6.6
45 votes
6.6
45 votes
Direction Miklós Jancsó
Cast Andrea Ajtony · András Ambrus · Lajos Balázsovits · András Bálint
Synopsis Red Psalm (1972) unfolds the tale of a modest uprising by peasants in the year 1890. This cinematic work is deeply rooted in the revolutionary spirit of 19th-century Hungary, particularly drawing parallels with the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. The narrative...
6.3
217 votes
6.3
217 votes
Direction Miklós Jancsó
Cast Andrea Drahota · Kati Kovács · Lajos Balázsovits · András Kozák
Synopsis The Confrontation (1969) delves into the tumultuous student unrest that swept through Hungary following the 1947 socialist revolution. With a surge in college enrollment, students take to the streets in a well-organized procession, even going so far as to push...
6.3
52 votes
6.3
52 votes
Direction Miklós Jancsó
Cast Monica Vitti · Pierre Clémenti · Peter Pasetti · Piero Faggioni
5.2
31 votes
5.2
31 votes
Direction Miklós Jancsó
Cast Lajos Balázsovits · Pamela Villoresi · Franco Branciaroli · Teresa Ann Savoy
Synopsis Private Vices and Public Virtues (1976) unfolds in a Central European kingdom, close to the turn of the 20th century. The young heir to the throne, feeling uninspired by his prim and proper wife, indulges in romantic escapades at an...
5.1
148 votes
5.1
148 votes
The Presence III (S)
1986 · Documentary · 13 min. · Hungary
Direction Miklós Jancsó
Cast Dávid Jancsó
Synopsis The Presence III (S) (1986) follows two rabbis as they guide a group of young Jewish children through the remnants of a deserted synagogue. The rabbis observe as the children partake in traditional rituals, including dipping bread in honey, sipping...
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Direction Miklós Jancsó
Cast Serge Avedikian · Paul Blain · Christine Boisson · Philippe Léotard
Synopsis Dawn (1986) unfolds a gripping narrative where divine intervention is personified by Philippe Leotard, alongside Michael York, indicating the gravity of the themes explored. The story is set against the backdrop of pre-state Israel, where a British officer finds himself...
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Omega, Omega, Omega (TV)
1984 · Documentary · 72 min. · Hungary
Direction Miklós Jancsó
Cast László Benkö · Ferenc Debreczeni · György Kopecsni · Jñanos Kóbor
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Direction Miklós Jancsó
Cast Teresa Ann Savoy · László Gálffi · József Madaras · Ninetto Davoli
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Direction Miklós Jancsó
Cast Jacques Charrier · Marina Vlady · Eva Swann · József Madaras
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Direction Benedek Fliegauf · Péter Forgács · Miklós Jancsó · András Jeles
Cast Nóra Lili Hörich · András Bánfalvi
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Direction Miklós Jancsó
Cast Zoltán Mucsi · Péter Scherer · Péter Halász · Lajos Balázsovits
Synopsis A mohácsi vész (2004) follows the thrilling escapades of Kapa and Pepe as they embark on their fifth and ultimate journey. This installment of their adventures takes them through a series of exciting and perilous challenges, testing their friendship and...
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Direction Miklós Jancsó
Cast József Madaras · Marco Guglielmi · Adalberto Maria Merli · Luigi Diberti
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A Kövek Üzenete - Hegyalja (TV)
1994 · Documentary · 54 min. · Hungary
Direction Miklós Jancsó
Synopsis A Kövek Üzenete - Hegyalja (TV) (1994) is a captivating episode from the 1994 television documentary series that delves into the rich history and cultural significance of the Hegyalja region. This installment explores the unique landscape, traditional customs, and the...
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The Presence II (S)
1978 · Documentary · 12 min. · Hungary
Direction Miklós Jancsó
Synopsis The Presence II (S) (1978) delves into the atmospheric and historical significance of a crumbling synagogue, capturing the essence of its decay and the stories it holds within its walls. The documentary offers a poignant journey through the remnants of...
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