Direction: Márta Mészáros
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Márta Mészáros. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 22
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...
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36 votes
7.1
36 votes
Direction Márta Mészáros
Cast Zsuzsa Czinkoczi · Teri Földi · Anna Polony · Jan Nowicki
7.1
30 votes
7.1
30 votes
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,...
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22 votes
6.7
22 votes
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
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
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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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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Direction Benedek Fliegauf · Péter Forgács · Miklós Jancsó · András Jeles
Cast Nóra Lili Hörich · András Bánfalvi
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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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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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Direction Márta Mészáros
Cast Fanny Lauzier · Margit Makay · Pamela Collyer · Jan Nowicki
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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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Direction Márta Mészáros
Cast Marina Vlady · Lili Monori · Jan Nowicki · Zsuzsa Czinkoczi
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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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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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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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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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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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In memoriam: Mészáros László emlékére (S)
1968 · Documentary · 14 min. · Hungary
Direction Márta Mészáros
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