The best Hungarian movies (TV shows) I have rated. (from best to 7/10)
The 22 best of the 91 I have rated.
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- DirectorZoltán TörökStarsTamás BarthaFerenc CsordásJános KulkaWildlife film about the wetlands of Hungary.9/10
- DirectorZoltán FábriStarsLajos ÖzeLászló MárkusFerenc BenczeIn Budapest in 1944, a watchmaker, a book seller and a carpenter are drinking in a bar with the owner, when they are joined by a stranger. The watchmaker asks a hypothetical question that will change their lives.9/10
- DirectorPéter BacsóStarsFerenc KállaiLajos ÖzeZoltán FábriBanned for over a decade for its outspoken criticism of the post-WWII communist regime in Hungary, Péter Bacsó's 'The Witness' has since then achieved unparalleled cult status in its native land. Known as the best satire about communism, 'The Witness' has become a cult classic, which was also well received by critics and general audiences alike when it was finally released outside of Hungary. Its candid and realistic portrayal of the incompetent communist regime has earned great acclaim for both the director and the film itself when it was shown at Cannes Film Festival in 1981. 'The Witness' takes place during the height of the Rákosi Era, which was closely modeled after the ruthless and brutal Stalin regime. The film follows the life of an ordinary dike keeper, József Pelikán, who has been caught for illegally slaughtering his pig, Dezsõ. Instead of doing hard time for his "heinous" crime, Pelikán is elevated into an important position, generally reserved for the communist elite. Of course, Pelikán is utterly clueless about his newfound luck, not to mention his new job. Even his new benefactor, the mysterious Comrade Virág, is reluctant to reveal the real reason behind Pelikán's preferential treatment. Thus, begins Pelikán's hilarious adventure deep within the "sophisticated" communist society. One failure after another the incompetent Pelikán is elevated higher and higher on the communist echelon, all the while remaining completely clueless about his promotions. Until one day, when he gets called for to return the "favour" by falsely testifying against his long-time friend in a mock-up show trial.8/10
- DirectorZoltán FábriStarsAntal PágerJános GörbeEmil KeresA young journalist resolves to find out the reasons for a murder of an agricultural farm employee, killed eight years before.8/10
- DirectorAttila JanischStarsMari TörőcsikImre CsujaAndrás FeketeA sudden decision launches a traveler into a wild adventure. Is there hope for the survivor or is he captive of the torrential rain of a harsh, dark world? An old woman's journey full of secrets and surprises is half the way home.8/10
- DirectorFerenc RofuszA fine day in the life of a fly presented completely from the fly's point of view. A fine day until something dreary happens, that is.8/10
- StarsGyula SzabóZsuzsa CsalaGyula BodrogiStories about the many incidents of Doctor Bubó and his patients.8/10 (cartoon)
- StarsLászló HelyeyGabriella Borbás8/10 (cartoon)
- DirectorGyörgy PálfiStarsFerenc BandiJózsefné RáczJózsef FarkasUsing almost no dialogue, the film follows a number of residents (both human and animal) of a small rural community in Hungary - an old man with hiccups, a shepherdess and her sheep, an old woman who may or may not be up to no good, some folk-singers at a wedding, etc. While most of the film is a series of vignettes, there is a sinister and often barely perceptible subplot involving murder.7/10
- DirectorPéter BergendyStarsJános KulkaZsolt NagyPéter Scherer1957, Budapest. A young defense officer's loyalty is tested by his mentor in a highly deceptive spy game.7/10
- DirectorMárton KeletiStarsTamás MajorImre SinkovitsIván DarvasDuring World War II, PFC Molnár decides his military service is over, and with a serious amount of money hidden in hand grenades, he heads to an abandoned mansion where he encounters not only the sour butler but a bunch of others who are also trying to wimp out on their duties.7/10
- DirectorZoltán FábriStarsAntal PágerNoémi AporLajos BástiA wheelchaired apothecary is summoned to the police station for "a particular matter". The old man is convinced that his sin is revealed, which he had committed during the war. His friends insist that they only wanted to joke with him but his conscience can no longer be silenced.7/10
- DirectorZsuzsa BöszörményiKai SalminenStarsÁdám RajhonaA tragicomic story about a village on the border between east and west. The village decides to challenge the European Union, only to find that constant change is a guarantee for no change at all.7/10
- DirectorGábor KoltayStarsLászló PelsöczyMiklós VargaGyula VikidálAfter the death of Géza, the Hungarian monarch, his son István and his brother Koppány gets in a conflict for the Hungarian throne. Their battle should settle the fate of Hungary: whether it adopts Christianity or remains in Paganism.7/10 - for the excellent music and lyrics; as a movie proper it's worthless (rock opera)
- DirectorAttila DargayStarsJudit PogányJózsef GyabronkaTeri FöldiFamous, great hunters, better stay away, here comes Vuk! (They say he is cunning as a fox!)7/10 (cartoon)
- StarsJózsef PetrikKlára KovácsJános Körmendi7/10 (cartoon)
- StarsLászló CsákányiÁgi KökényessyZsuzsa MányaiHungarian cartoon. Mikrobi is a robot that has three eyes, a stretchy neck and takes care of the three children traveling across the cosmos. The biggest problem Mikrobiego is a small urchin Pepe, who constantly wants to play with him and boredom reprogrammed the robot to fulfill his cravings7/10 (cartoon)
- StarsIstván PathóEndre HarkányiDorottya Géczy7/10 (cartoon)
- StarsGyula SzabóÉva SchubertHédi VáradiThe daily life of mellow guard dog Frakk the "terror of cats", his hapless elderly owners and their mischievous cats Lukrécia and Szerénke.7/10 (cartoon)
- DirectorNimród AntalStarsSándor CsányiEszter BallaZoltán MucsiA tale about a strange young man, Bulcsú, the fellow inspectors on his team, all without exception likable characters, a rival ticket inspection team and racing along the tracks - and a tale about love.7/10