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The Man Who Went Up in Smoke
Drama
Journalist Alf Mattson, struggling with his marriage, spirals downward after his wife announces she's filing for divorce. A public humiliation in Stockholm forces a friend to intervene, giving him a chance to recover before a critical assignment. In Budapest, however,…
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5.3 
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The Lord's Lantern in Budapest
Three grave diggers in the Kerepesi Street cemetery ponder the world's destiny. They then shift roles, embodying figures from modern Hungarian life: a wealthy businessman, a daring rogue, a victim, and underworld bosses. Through a series of vignettes, they present…
6.2
6.7 
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After the Day Before
The film unfolds by weaving together a series of disconnected stories, offering glimpses into a young girl's life leading up to her violent death. The narrative deliberately disrupts the timeline, presenting events out of order to reveal the circumstances surrounding…
6.5
6.9 
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Oh, Bloody Life
Oh, Bloody Life, a Hungarian film, examines the profound emotional impact of the oppressive Stalinist era. Dorotya Udvaros portrays a promising young actress from an aristocratic background. Government prejudice against those of wealth endangers her career from its very start.…
5.3
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Hyppolit, the Butler
This evergreen comedy follows a newly wealthy, unsophisticated transportation magnate and his wife, who aspires to a glamorous life despite their humble beginnings. Their world is dramatically disrupted when they hire a butler, Hyppolit. A perennial favorite, it remains one…
7.4
7.7 
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The Boys of Paul Street
Family, Drama
This coming-of-age film is set in Budapest and follows the quiet rivalry between two groups of young boys who have claimed an abandoned lot as their own. The story shows their non-violent attempts to protect their territory, highlighting their resilience…
7.6
7.8 
58
Son of the White Mare
Adventure, Animation, Fantasy
In a world where gods and humans exist together, the birth of a divine mare gives her three foals the power and knowledge to fight the darkness threatening their homeland. These powerful brothers journey to the dangerous Underworld to rescue…
7.5
7.8
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On Body and Soul
Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Two shy individuals unexpectedly discover they're both experiencing the exact same dream each night. Confused and disbelieving, they're also a little unnerved by this odd connection. As they cautiously come to terms with this unusual coincidence, they attempt to replicate…
7.2
7.5 
63
The Exam
Budapest, Christmas 1957. Following the failed 1956 revolution, the Hungarian state, increasingly influenced by Stalinism, requires all security officials to demonstrate their loyalty through an exam. However, for these officials to remain effective in their secretive work, they must remain…
6.7
7.3 
70
The Stationmaster Meets His Match
Comedy
Bendegúz, a young man often made to feel inadequate, unexpectedly becomes a cowboy. He takes a job with the Stationmaster, tasked with grazing his cattle near the railway. Despite his good intentions, Bendegúz’s clumsiness creates ongoing problems as he adjusts…
7.7
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Captain of the Forest
This enjoyable film emphasizes integrity, justice, and environmental responsibility. A kind and insightful Captain must stop the perennial troublemaker Zero the Cat from executing his most ambitious scheme yet. He receives assistance from the clever Constable Eleméri Ede and experienced…
8.5
7.2
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Bye Bye, Red Riding Hood
Fanny lives with her meteorologist mother in the forest. While traveling to visit her grandmother and great-grandmother, she has three life-altering encounters: a seemingly gentle wolf, a city man, and an ornithologist who strongly resembles her father, who left when…
5.5
5.4
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The Crucial Moment
In Budapest, theatre secretary Kulinyi gets the opportunity to direct a theatre in the countryside. He brings along a promising young theatre team, Gábor Bálint and Éva Pap. There, he struggles against difficult, experienced actors, apathetic audiences, and the demands…
7.0
7.0 
94
On the Quiet
In rural Hungary, a teenage boy named Dávid confronts a difficult situation when he notices his 13-year-old cellist friend, Nóri, appears to be developing a close relationship with their 60-year-old conductor. As Dávid investigates, his life becomes increasingly complicated, forcing…
6.0
6.0 
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6:3, Play It Again Tutti
The filmmakers, particularly Péter Tímár, aimed to recreate the atmosphere of the communist dictatorship under Mátyás Rákosi, which spanned from 1947 to 1956. They have successfully captured the era's essence; the parallels with historical accounts, newspapers, and family stories are…
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