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- 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.
- StarsRozi LovasGábor HevérJános Sarkadi KissThe comedy series shows the end of a soccer team's championship season, where everyone has to prove that they are capable of what is expected of them, that they put the interests of the club before everything else, and that with soccer you really can get to heaven... i.e. to the top scorer. The battle of the people of Csember takes place on all fronts, with the opponents, with themselves, with the profiteers around the team, and with the sponsors, as well as with local important people.
- DirectorPéter BergendyStarsJános KulkaZsolt NagyPéter Scherer1957, Budapest. A young defense officer's loyalty is tested by his mentor in a highly deceptive spy game.
- CreatorHagai LeviStarsPál MácsaiEszter CsákányiZsófia SzamosiA successful psychologist battles with problems in his personal life.
- StarsImre CsujaGergely BánkiCsaba DebreczenyWhat is life in our little village like? Impossible situations, familiar characters, and a community where nothing works the way it should.
- CreatorBálint SzentgyörgyiStarsGergely VáradiMárton PatkósSzabolcs ThuróczyIn Communist Hungary in 1985, Geri is eager to start his first year of college. But his plans are interrupted when the State Security blackmails him into spying on Zsolt Száva, a radical pro-democracy leader.
- DirectorTamás Zákonyi S.Ottó Ifj. ElekStarsTony AzevedoPéter BirosAlessandro CampagnaThe story of the Hungarian men's national water polo team who won three Olympic gold medals in a row between 2000 and 2008.