Published: November 14 2023
Hungarian films have recently received international recognition at film festivals in France, Greece, and Estonia. These awards showcase the talent and success of Hungarian filmmakers on a global stage.
Without Air wins Audience Award in Arras, France
Katalin Moldovai's debut feature film, Without Air, was awarded the Audience Award at the Arras Film Festival. The film stars Sándor Soma, Ágnes Krasznahorkai, Tünde Skovrán, Áron Dimény, Zsolt Bölönyi, and Ágnes Lőrinc, with a screenplay by Zita Palóczi and Katalin Moldovai. The film's lead actor, Sándor Soma, also received the Best Actor prize at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival.
The Garden of Heart wins Best Animated Short Film at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Olivér Hegyi's film, The Garden of Heart, won the Best Animated Short Film award at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in Estonia. This festival is the top event in Northern Europe and showcases the best animated and live action short films from around the world. The Garden of Heart's victory at this festival further highlights the talent of Hungarian animators.
Additional awards for Hungarian filmmakers
Director Tudor Giurgiu received accolades for his Romanian-Hungarian co-production, Libertate’89 – Sibiu. The film won the Critics' Prize at the Arras Film Festival and the FIPRESCI prize at the Cottbus festival in Germany. These awards demonstrate the success and recognition of Hungarian cinema beyond national borders.
International recognition for Hungarian films
The achievements of Without Air and The Garden of Heart at international film festivals showcase the quality and creativity of Hungarian filmmaking. These awards not only honor the filmmakers and actors involved but also contribute to the promotion and appreciation of Hungarian cinema worldwide.
Questions & Answers
Which Hungarian film won the Audience Award at the Arras Film Festival in France? The Hungarian film "Without Air" won the Audience Award at the Arras Film Festival in France.
Who won the Best Actor prize at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival in Greece? Sándor Soma, the lead actor of the film "Without Air", won the Best Actor prize at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival in Greece.
Which Hungarian film won the Best Animated Short Film award at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in Estonia? The Hungarian film "The Garden of Heart" won the Best Animated Short Film award at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in Estonia.
What is the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival known for? The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival is known as the top event in Northern Europe and is a FIAPF-accredited festival. Its PÖFF Shorts is the biggest short film and animation festival in the region.
Did "The Garden of Heart" qualify for the 2024 Oscar nominations? No, "The Garden of Heart" is no longer eligible for the 2024 Oscar nominations as the deadline expired in October. However, it is eligible for the 97th Academy Awards.
Which other awards were won by director Tudor Giurgiu's Romanian-Hungarian co-production "Libertate'89 – Sibiu"? Director Tudor Giurgiu's "Libertate'89 – Sibiu" won the Critics' Prize at the Arras Film Festival and the FIPRESCI (International Federation of Film Critics) prize at the Cottbus festival in Germany.
