Truants

Truants 1989

4.50

In the country reformatory school both the teacher and the children are trapped by the circumstances. From among the pupils excels Sanyi, who cannot accept the fact that his mother does not love him and he keeps on escaping after her. From among the teachers it is Mr. Csőrös who distinguishes himself by listening to the children, looking for those who escaped, Sanyi feels affection to him.

1989

The Game

The Game 2022

6.37

During the Cold War, the secret service of Kádár began a more dangerous state security game than ever before.

2022

Temptations

Temptations 2002

1

Directed, written, and co-produced by Zoltan Kamondi), Kisertesek ("Temptations") illustrates the struggle between ancient traditions and the modern world of restless young Marci (Marcell Miklos), a fatherless young man who is considered somewhat of an outcast within the community.

2002

Goose Boy

Goose Boy 1950

6.30

A young peasant boy stands up to tyranny, aided by his trusting friend- a goose.

1950

The Agitators

The Agitators 1971

6.70

After the World War I, enthusiastic young people found the intellectual group of Hungarian Communist Party. Their aim is to propagate the communist ideology to the people and get the workers on their side. They have fierce discussions on the new ideas, though their movement is not very successful. They clash with their opposition, attempt to lead people to the Red Army, but without success.

1971

Pityke

Pityke 1981

6.50

The cartoon series stars Sergeant Dandy, who solves crimes, catches crooks, burglars and thieves like a determined policeman. Dandelion's friends are Peekaboo, Blondie, Kati, and his dog, Marzipan, who also "acts as a siren". With our heroes, you can take part in the discovery of a cave, the capture of a bank robber, the chase of a dangerous conman who deceives people in various costumes and masks, but he can't catch Dandelion. If you watch the series, you'll find out how different manoeuvres can be used to keep children from jumping off the top of a crane. The series also has adventures for the summer, for beachgoers whose clothes have been stolen by a thief and which are of course recovered with the help of our protagonist. And in the episode "Dandy's Day Off", the series draws attention to the dangers of hiring hitchhikers.

1981

The Upthrown Stone

The Upthrown Stone 1969

6.30

An aspiring film student is denied a scholarship to the state-funded university when his father is thrown in jail. The man had stopped a train in order to facilitate the union between two old friends. The son then takes a job as a land surveyor and meets a Greek man who works towards the collective benefits of the peasants. The man is killed in a peasant uprising prompted by a bureaucratic boondoggle. The surveyor looks after the man's widow as his emerging political and social awareness leads him take a stand against government injustice. Another incident, in which gypsies are rounded up by state hygiene workers, further galvanizes the man's beliefs. He photographs the incident, and his work allows him to be accepted into the school from which he was previously denied admission.

1969

Gül Baba

Gül Baba 1940

8.00

Student Gábor and cigarette-smoking student Mujkó sneak into the Buda rose garden of baba Gül and fall in love with Leila, the daughter of baba Gül, who is bathing there and is destined to be the 33rd wife of Ali Basa. The guard captures the student and death awaits him and his companions.

1940

Argo

Argo 2004

6.95

The crew of Tibi Balogh sets out on a journey across Hungary to get the ancient Gold Owl statue, as well as the Milk Man. The treasure is worth millions, who gets there first?

2004

Mr. Doctor

Mr. Doctor 1916

1

Early Hungarian feature directed by Michael Curtiz

1916

Son of the White Mare

Son of the White Mare 1981

7.60

A horse goddess gives birth to three powerful brothers who set out into the Underworld to save three princesses from three evil dragons and reclaim their ancestors' lost kingdom.

1981

Memo

Memo 2016

1

An ambitious psychiatrist is researching a strange and unique mental state: hypermnesia, first of all because he would like to help his amnesic father. When he finds a patient with hypermnesia, he decides to take him out of the mental hospital at his own risk and study him. An unusual relationship is formed between the two men, which starts to endanger the doctor's career, his marriage and even the patient himself.

2016

The Witman Boys

The Witman Boys 1997

4.50

Turn-of-the-century Hungary. Two young brothers, neglected by their cold and uncaring mother, descend deeper and deeper into psychosis, with tragic consequences.

1997

The State Department Store

The State Department Store 1953

7.40

Kocsis Ferenc excellent staff appointed the new director of public stores. Ilonka a talented fashion designer, Boriska a dear, Daniel, a overzealous, Klimke, a conservative sale and Glauziusz uncle, conscientious, honest book promotes the work. Ilonka initially rather just keep arguing, even though both of their lives off the job. The selfishness will love soon. Dancs Meanwhile, the old manager spreads the rumor that the new socialist trade can not meet the demand. Relatives and friends start buying into action, leading to mass hysteria. However, the new store is borne by the customer siege until the arrival of the supply.

1953

The Shadow Century

The Shadow Century 1993

1

A drugsploitation film by the Hungarian director András Dér

1993

Point of Departure

Point of Departure 1984

1

This documentary feature film is set in a two-storey villa, where three generations live together representing four different scales of values and views of life.

1984

Unruly Heyducks

Unruly Heyducks 1974

4.00

This film, set at the beginning of the 17th century, is the first East-European "Eastern". Bocskai István orders the free Heyducks to shepherd a huge herd of cattle through the country torn to three parts, to the Dalmatian coast, where he can get weapons in exchange, for fighting the Austrians.

1974

Sleepless Years

Sleepless Years 1959

1

The "sleepless years" in this propaganda piece by director Felix Marlassy occur on Csepel Island, an island south of Budapest that is home to an armaments factory. The factory workers are shown being exploited by imperialists, capitalists gone berserk, and fascists, more or less in that exact chronological sequence. The heavy-handed approach does much to undercut the belief that when socialism finally takes over, the lives of the workers are brought up to a human level. In this instance, audiences might prefer a more nuanced and subtle statement, no matter what the message.

1959

Strangled

Strangled 2020

6.70

In 1960s socialist Hungary, a serial killer targeting young women torments a small town and the determined detective on his trail. Based on true events.

2020

Frog Footman

Frog Footman 1985

1

A funny story about Hungarian boys and girls and their adventures in the summer camp.

1985

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

Schooltime Blues

Schooltime Blues 1980

10.00

In the spirit of Frigyes Karinthy, an amusing pixilation burlesque about the everyday life of a graduating class, starring pantomime actors.

1980