Direction: Márta Mészáros

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Márta Mészáros. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


The Girl

1968 · Movie · 90 min. · Hungary

Direction Márta Mészáros

Cast Kati Kovács · Teri Horváth · Ádám Szirtes · Gábor Agárdi

Synopsis The Girl (1968) follows the journey of a young woman who departs from a state orphanage in search of her mother. The narrative delves into the transition from the overt repression of women in traditional village life to the more...

7.1

36 votes

7.1

36 votes

7.1

30 votes

Binding sentiments

1969 · Movie · 98 min. · Hungary

Direction Márta Mészáros

Cast Mari Töröcsik · Kati Kovács · Lajos Balázsovits · Ági Mészáros

Synopsis Binding sentiments (1969) follows a widow who, after the loss of her spouse, grapples with her feelings of love and the decision to claim an insurance payout. The situation intensifies when her long-lost son comes back to the family residence,...

6.7

22 votes

6.7

22 votes

Adoption

1975 · Movie · 89 min. · Hungary

Direction Márta Mészáros

Cast Flora Kadar · Gyöngyvér Vigh · Istvan Szoke · Janos Boross

Synopsis Adoption (1975) follows the story of Kata, a 43-year-old single factory worker who yearns to have a child with her long-term secret lover, a married man named Joska. Joska, however, is reluctant about the idea. Kata forms a bond with...

6.6

67 votes

6.6

67 votes

Don't Cry, Pretty Girls!

1970 · Movie · 85 min. · Hungary

Direction Márta Mészáros

Cast Jaroslava Schallerová · Mark Zala · Lajos Balázsovits · Péter Blaskó

Synopsis Don't Cry, Pretty Girls! (1970) follows the story of Savanyú and his companions, who are employed at a factory. After their tedious shifts, they indulge in various evening and nighttime activities, including socializing, attending concerts, and enjoying romantic encounters. Savanyú...

6.6

23 votes

6.6

23 votes

Direction Márta Mészáros

Cast Mari Töröcsik · Ildikó Tóth · Franciska Töröcsik · József Wunderlich

Synopsis Aurora Borealis: Északi fény (2017) follows the journey of Olga, a driven and successful lawyer based in Vienna, whose world is upended when she uncovers a hidden family secret. This revelation prompts her to question the very foundations of her...

6.4

100 votes

6.4

100 votes

Foetus

1994 · Movie · 102 min. · Hungary

Direction Márta Mészáros

Cast Adél Kováts · Aliona Antonova · Jan Nowicki · Barbara Hegyi

Synopsis Foetus (1994) is a gripping drama that delves into the complex situation of a young, unwittingly pregnant wife who decides to relinquish her child to a businesswoman through adoption. Anna, already struggling to support her two existing children, finds herself...

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Diary for My Loves

1987 · Movie · 141 min. · Hungary

Direction Márta Mészáros

Cast Ágnes Csere · Zsuzsa Czinkoczi · Anna Polony · Mária Ronyecz

Synopsis Diary for My Loves (1987) is an autobiographical film that delves into the personal and familial struggles of a Hungarian family during the oppressive Stalin era in the Soviet Union. The narrative is a poignant exploration of the hardships and...

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Anna

1981 · Movie · 99 min. · France

Direction Márta Mészáros

Cast Marie-José Nat · Jan Nowicki · Marie Lebée · Teri Tordai

Synopsis Anna (1981) follows the story of a talented stylist residing in Budapest. During a routine visit to a restaurant, she becomes convinced that she has encountered Marie Aubier, a young French woman of 22 years, whom she believes to be...

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Just Like at Home

1978 · Movie · 108 min. · Hungary

Direction Márta Mészáros

Cast Zsuzsa Czinkoczi · Jan Nowicki · Anna Karina · Ildikó Pécsi

Synopsis Just Like at Home (1978) follows the story of a man who leaves the United States and heads back to his homeland of Hungary, driven by a deep sense of longing for his roots. Upon his return, he finds that...

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The Inheritance

1980 · Movie · 105 min. · Hungary

Direction Márta Mészáros

Cast Isabelle Huppert · Lili Monori · Jan Nowicki · Zita Perczel

Synopsis The Inheritance (1980) is a Hungarian drama that explores the intricate dynamics of sterility and jealousy within a marriage, set against the tumultuous backdrop of World War II and the escalating Nazi persecution of Jews. Director Marta Meszaros delves into...

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The Two of Them

1977 · Movie · 100 min. · Hungary

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Riddance

1973 · Movie · 80 min. · Hungary

Direction Márta Mészáros

Cast Erzsébet Kútvölgyi · Gábor Nagy · Marianna Moór

Synopsis Riddance (1973) is a poignant exploration of generational conflict and societal constraints, directed by Hungarian filmmaker Marta Meszaros. The narrative revolves around a factory worker who develops deep feelings for an orphaned young woman who was reared in a state...

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Nine Months

1976 · Movie · 88 min. · Hungary

Direction Márta Mészáros

Cast Lili Monori · Jan Nowicki · Djoko Rosic · Kati Berek

Synopsis Nine Months (1976) follows the journey of a young woman from a rural background, played by Juli Kovács, who ventures into the city to secure employment at a factory. The factory's supervisor, portrayed by János Bodnár, takes a keen interest...

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Utolsó jelentés Annáról

2009 · Movie · 103 min. · Hungary

Direction Márta Mészáros

Cast Enikö Eszenyi · Ernõ Fekete · Zsuzsa Czinkoczi · Beata Fudalej

Synopsis Utolsó jelentés Annáról (2009) is a groundbreaking Hungarian film that delves into the sensitive subject of informants in the post-political transformation era. The movie offers a stark portrayal of Hungarian society during the 1970s. The central character, Péter, a literary...

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A Szerencse lányai

1999 · Movie · 114 min. · Poland

Direction Márta Mészáros

Cast Olga Drozdova · Jan Nowicki · Masza Petraniuk · Olaf Lubaszenko

Synopsis A Szerencse lányai (1999) follows the journey of a woman who, due to financial hardships, transitions from her role as an educator to a high-end escort to support herself and her family.

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The Seventh Room

1996 · Movie · 108 min. · Italy

Direction Márta Mészáros

Cast Maia Morgenstern · Elide Melli · Jan Nowicki · Anna Polony

Synopsis The Seventh Room (1996) chronicles the life of Saint Edith Stein, a German nun of Jewish heritage who embraced Catholicism. The film delves into her early years as a prominent academic, where she engaged in heated debates with Joseph Heller,...

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