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| Hungary has a long tradition of film-making. Despite the Oscar-winner director, István Szabó and cinematographer Lajos Koltai, this was largely unnoticed because of the peculiar language, the Hungarian, which does not resemble to any other languages in the world. Here we will show you two special selected Hungarian films with English translation/subtitles: |
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"The Witness" (1968) Péter Bacsó's film was banned for more than nine years. Set in 1949, the film is a political satire that mixes forms and styles, symbolism and screwball farce. The story concerns a functionary who's imprisoned and eventually manipulated into providing testimony against his best friend, a government minister on trial for treason. With Ferenc Kállai, Lajos Ôze and Zoltán Fábri. Hungarian with English subtitles. |
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"The Bridgeman" (2002, Géza Bereményi) A Hídember, István Széchenyi, the story of the count who stand up to Hungary's Austrian rulers during the revolution of 1848 to 49. István Széchenyi's heritage is highly visible to this day in Hungary's capital. His name has been given to the oldest and most stately bridge, the Chain Bridge across the Danube (hence the title of the film), the national library and an outdoor thermal baths... He is thought of as a progressive man defeated by his times, a hero. Four decades in the life of a Hungarian aristocrat, István Széchenyi (Károly Eperjes) who advocated an independent Hungary... |
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After the films you will have a chance to discuss their art and content with the media expert, Tibor Hirsch. |
| Contact person |
Tamás Korcsmáros
korcsmaros@febs-iubmb-2005.com | |
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