Mom and Other Loonies in the Family

Mom and Other Loonies in the Family 2015

4.70

Over the course of four generations, a family in Hungary confronts poverty, political turmoil and a life that's perpetually on the move.

2015

The Legend About the Death and Resurrection of Two Young Men

The Legend About the Death and Resurrection of Two Young Men 1972

1

Gera, a successful Romani painter rejects his token status by dramatically burning his own artwork. He returns to his marginalized community intending to implement social reforms and improve their lives. However, his modern ideas are rejected and misunderstood by his own people.

1972

Just a Few Words

Just a Few Words 2017

1

“… it might not have been a question of right and wrong. Which is to say that wrong choices can produce right results, and vice versa.” –Murakami Haruki

2017

The School-Mistress

The School-Mistress 1945

1

The protagonist of the story is Flora, a teacher who wants to teach in the village, in accordance with her vocation and her oath. Her beauty and purity bring her into conflict with the local authorities and with the landowning family of the countryside. Aware of her truth, she defies them, but can only count on the sympathy of the old priest. István Nagy Jr., the idle, dissolute landowner's son, falls in love with Flóra, and love changes him: he takes her side, exposing the lecherous hypocrites.

1945

Deliver Us from Evil

Deliver Us from Evil 1979

6.50

Winter of 1944, the last days of the war. When the roads and houses ceased to exist and the bottom of the cellars become filled with life, when fortunes were lost and countries burned up, her used coat was only important to Mama, the cloak-room servant of a local dance-school. Her son stole it to sell it for twenty pengő. He did it because Aranka Fussbaum's love cost money. There is no honour left in such a destroyed world. Yet still they start looking for that coat... (Elemér Ragályi won Best camera with this movie in Montreal, 1979, and in Budapest, 1980.)

1979

Armchair

Armchair 1939

1

The architect András is at an auction bidding for an old period furniture, an armchair.

1939

Sinbad

Sinbad 1971

6.90

Based on the stories of Hungarian writer Gyula Krúdy, this film is a lush and sensuous depiction of the life, loves and memories of serial seducer Szindbád. As the protagonist looks back on his life, past and present, imagination and reality flow inseparably into one another.

1971

Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business 2020

1

On the day the Berlin Wall falls, a determined young actress has a job interview at the National Theater. But, while a world-order falls apart outside, she is confronted to an old family-secret that will change everything.

2020

Blow-Ball

Blow-Ball 1965

6.00

A day in the solitary life of Pista, a single child of divorced parents. The boy skips school and explores the city of Budapest by himself, yet can't escape an unbearable ennui. Like Mészáros's ADOPTION, this early short film explores the themes of broken family bonds; it also offers insight into the origins of the director’s career.

1965

The Last Chance

The Last Chance 1973

1

The film is based on a true story. Jakus, managing director of a scooter-factory suddenly resigns, since he disagrees with his superiors in the ministry on several points. Disregarding the attacks of his family and friends, he returns to his original job and becomes a welder, which is not very easy because of his records.

1973

Apple Thieves

Apple Thieves 1966

1

Two thieving gloves try to snatch an apple.

1966

The Phantom on Horseback

The Phantom on Horseback 1976

4.80

News spreads like wildfire through the streets of Lubló: the ghost of recently deceased Mihály Kaszperek has been seen emerging now and then around the town. He pays off his debts, seeks out his debtors, flirts with his widow, then before sunrise he gallops off seated back to front on his steed. However, it soon transpires that the gold he is using is fake. Naturally, a counterfeiting phantom quickly attracts the attention of the authorities as well. Detective Jakab Strang is given the task of arresting the wayward dearly departed.

1976

Haunted Holiday

Haunted Holiday 2010

4.90

Near-broke and desperate, Hungarian entrepreneur Feri decides to put a sleazy spin on tourism. After leasing a Lake Balaton boarding house, he moves in his gang -- wife, nephew, daughter, and the daughter's boyfriend -- and then sets out to scam unsuspecting German tourists.

2010

Father's Acre

Father's Acre 2009

6.80

Love makes a bad relationship between father and son all the more rancorous in this drama from Hungarian director Viktor Oszkar Nagy. A convict (Janos Derzsi) returns home after a long stretch in prison to a less than enthusiastic welcome; his son (Tamas Ravasz), now in his late teens, was left to fend for himself and tend the family farm on his own after his dad went away, and the youngster blames his father for his mother's untimely death. The father wants to mend his relationship with his son, but the young man makes no secret of his contempt for his dad, and only grudgingly allows him back on the farm.

2009

Amikor a Hold a Kos jegyében jár

Amikor a Hold a Kos jegyében jár 2020

1

Krisztian is caught between two worlds. On the one hand, he takes pride in his spiritual development and teaching meditation to others. On the other hand he is consumed by his sexual desires and his fears of a novel global pandemic.

2020

Fratrum

Fratrum 2025

1

Two orphaned brothers from a marginalised segment of society have to face separation.

2025

The Real Housewives of Budapest

The Real Housewives of Budapest 2023

2.00

The show highlights their lavish parties, extravagant villas, and fashionable lifestyles, but also explores the challenges they face, showing that not everything can be solved with wealth. The tagline emphasizes the dual nature of their lives—wealth and beauty, but also real human vulnerabilities.

2023

12 hónap az erdőn

12 hónap az erdőn 1988

10.00

A 12-part nature film series that shows the wildlife of the forests from January to December.

1988

The Real Housewives of Hungary

The Real Housewives of Hungary 2017

3.50

A reality series that showcases the everyday life of women living in luxury. We follow some of the most successful Hungarian women as they enjoy the luxury lifestyle.

2017

Janó Manó és az elveszett harmatcseppek

Janó Manó és az elveszett harmatcseppek 2020

1

Janó Manó is the caretaker of the Csupalomb Forest, and his job is to keep everything under control with his colleague Ragacs Pamac. From the Control Center, they ensure that the forest runs smoothly. Their most important task is to collect dewdrops, which Janó uses to make medicines and secret elixirs. One day, however, the dewdrops disappear! Janó immediately sets off on an expedition to find out what could have happened. His companion is Zizgő Zizzencs, the firefly. During their journey, they have to overcome numerous obstacles.

2020