Nyugati övezet

Nyugati övezet 1952

7.00

Prof. Laurent Akush from the Institute of Geophysics is working on a device that can be used to locate coal underground. For successful work he needs a tube XCX13, it is available in the West, but foreign firms sabotage the supply of the device. In his institute there is an enemy engaged in sabotage, but the professor does not believe in enemies. He believes that this is propaganda, science is above ideology, and that "scientists are made of a different dough." Laurent Akush receives an invitation to the international geological congress in Berlin, there he hopes to meet an old American friend, the scientist McLane. He takes with him his assistant Ferenc Ervish and a young Stakhanovite worker, Ishvan Kadosh. The professor does not yet know that in Berlin, Colonel Thompson of American intelligence is preparing a trap for him.

1952

The Conquest

The Conquest 1996

4.18

Filmed in commemoration of Hungary's 1100th anniversary and on the sites of the actual events, a cast of thousands authentically recreates the 896 AD arrival of the Magyar chief Arpad (Nero) and his seven tribes into the Carpathian basin from the steppes.

1996

Martin Cuckoo

Martin Cuckoo 1973

1

Marci, an impertinent crook buries his drunk parents and chooses to wander instead of becoming an apprentice.

1973

North by North

North by North 1999

1

The story takes place nowadays, somewhere in Northern Hungary. Juli leaves home one day on a bicycle. She starts toward the North. Cycles comfortably on the bending mountain roads. She left the compass home, however, so she gets lost soon. On the road, she meets strange figures.

1999

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

Csalással nem!

Csalással nem! 1989

1

Grün Lili's parents have been collecting the dowry for years and now, with the help of a matchmaker, they have found her a fiancé, László Bölcskei. But Lili prefers the lump Szabo. Eventually it turns out that Lili's brother, Oscar, has been embezzling the dowry.

1989

Wall Driller

Wall Driller 1986

6.60

The sad tale of a proletarian malcontent ensconced in a monstrously depressing housing project who—even less effectually than the heroes of Bald-Dog Rock—attempts to change his life. Purchasing a power drill and slinging it across his shoulder like the anti-hero of a spaghetti western, he turns entrepreneur, boring holes in his neighbors’ walls so that they can hang mirrors or pictures.

1986

Home Guards

Home Guards 2015

5.20

Two boys from bad financial situation join to a law enforcement organization because of a charismatic leader, but soon they realize how hard is to decide who is guilty, and who is a victim.

2015

Mr. Universe

Mr. Universe 1988

1

Two Hungarian documentary makers, having heard nothing about their countryman Mickey Hargitay for almost 15 years, embark on a quest for the former body-builder/B-movie star. They cross America and find Mickey, living quietly in Southern California, running his businesses and raising his children, who have names like Mariska (ring a bell?) and Zoltan, speak Hungarian, and look like Jane Mansfield (of course).

1988

Kontroll

Kontroll 2003

7.17

A subway enforcement officer working in the oppressively gray Budapest metro gets a chance at love — but first he needs to find out why passengers are jumping — or being pushed — to their deaths onto the tracks.

2003

Együtthatók

Együtthatók 1973

1

Documentary about the struggle between the Hungarian avant-garde and official cultural policy, including portraits of Miklós Erdély and Péter Halász.

1973

His Master's Voice

His Master's Voice 2018

4.60

A Hungarian journalist who is about to start a family journeys to the United States in the hopes of finding his own father, a scientist who went missing in the 1970s while working on a top secret military research project that examined 'voices' from outer space.

2018

Don’t Cry, Pretty Girls!

Don’t Cry, Pretty Girls! 1970

5.20

Savanyú and his friend work at a plant. After the monotonous shifts they engage in the pleasures of the afternoon and the night, i.e. parties and concerts. Savanyú dates Juli, they are already engaged. The young men live as sub-tenants, the young women in workers' hostels. None of these places are suited for spending time together. They are in need of an apartment. Out of the ruinous apartment which they lay siege on, however, they are sent away by the otherwise friendly policeman. At a concert held in the Park of Youth, Juli gets to know Géza. They flirt, then go to the country with a pop-group. Savanyú and his friends follow them. A minor fight cools the atmosphere.

1970

Pleasant Days

Pleasant Days 2002

5.20

Peter returned from prison in his native city, in the hope that it will begin happy days. With surprise he learns that his sister became a foster mother to the newborn boy, but a real mother of the child - extravagant and slutty Maya wants to take it back. Peter falls in love with Maya. He's torn between his girlfriend and trying to manipulate sister. But he has to make a choice, and the happiness was so close, melt into thin air.

2002

Mr. Doctor

Mr. Doctor 1916

1

Early Hungarian feature directed by Michael Curtiz

1916

Cafe Moscow

Cafe Moscow 1936

1

About a man's disappointment in love, and this provides the foundation for the upcoming trial of a much more significant love. The scene of the fatal meeting, the bar, which is a kind of world-model, and its environment: a fort under siege, from where it's almost impossible to escape...

1936

Balaton Method

Balaton Method 2015

1

A music documentary about Hungarian musicians creating music around lake Balaton. The feature film continuation of the acclaimed Kodály Method (2011) videos.

2015

Forbidden Zones

Forbidden Zones 2021

10.00

The show guides viewers to secret places that no one or a few have access to. It introduces you to behind-the-scenes secrets that are unknown to the general public.

2021

The History of Hungary

The History of Hungary 2009

10.00

"Magyarország története" (The History of Hungary) is a documentary TV series created by Nagy György. It chronicles the history of the Hungarian people and nation; starting with the exodus from ancient Magna Hungaria (in today's Russia), via numerous occupations and wars, ending with the present day nation state.

2009

Toldi

Toldi 2021

8.80

Animated version of a famous Hungarian epic tale by János Arany.

2021

Vízipók-csodapók

Vízipók-csodapók 1978

6.90

This is the story of the water spider, which, unlike land spiders, does not weave its web in the corners of rooms or in the tops of trees or bushes, but in the water.

1978

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

The Training

The Training 2025

10.00

In a format jointly developed by the Ministry of Defense and TV2, civilian contestants, led by four trainers selected from the Hungarian Defense Forces, compete in military competitions for the show's grand prize of 20 million forints.

2025

Abigel

Abigel 1978

1

The story takes place during World War II. Vitay Georgina is enrolled by her father, General Vitay, in the completely closed, residential Calvinist Matula Girls' Institute in the town of Árkod, on the outskirts of the country. He does not tell Gina why, as her new classmates would accept her, but after she fights with them over a silly game and betrays them, she is ostracised.

1978

Pityke

Pityke 1981

8.00

Pityke is a Hungarian animation about Hungarian police and funny crime stories for children and the young.

1981