Palko, a quiet student recently returned from Germany to Hungary, struggles to adjust. His literature teacher Juci – also new to the school – seeks to break with outdated teaching methods. But in this microcosm, initiative is punished, conformity rewarded, and students are encouraged to inform on one another. Filmed on 16mm and honored at the 2024 Locarno Film Festival for the performances of its non-professional actors, this debut delivers an authentic social commentary on contemporary Hungary and the deep-rooted problems of its schools.
About the film
Details
- Running time
- 1 hr. 59 min.
- Country, year
- Hungary, 2024
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- Hungarian
- Subtitles
- Lithuanian, English
- Age rating
- Pegi 13
Credits
- Screenplay
- Bálint Szimler
- Producers
- Zoltán Mártonffy, Gábor Osváth
- Cinematography
- Marcell Rév
- Cast
- Paul Mátis, Anna Mészöly, Ákos 'Dadan' Kovács, Inez Mátis
- More information
- www.imdb.com
Festivals and awards
- Winner: Pardo for Best Performance - Concorso Cineasti del Presente · Special Mention: Concorso Cineasti del Presente
