26 Nov

 Ildikó Enyedi’s Latest Film “Silent Friend”. 

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For the “Q” to arose … the film will tell the ‘A” …“What if they are watching us, just as we are watching them? And what would you do if you wanted to connect with a being, but you don’t have a common language?” These are the questions that arise in the recently released trailer for Ildikó Enyedi’s film Silent Friend . The latest work by the Golden Bear-winning and Oscar-nominated director of Body and Soul debuted at the 82nd Venice Film Festival and has since won numerous awards. The Hungarian-German-French co-production, supported by the National Film Institute, was rated 100% by Rotten Tomatoes, which summarizes film reviews. There were sold-out screenings in 26 cinemas in 18 cities in Hungary, so nearly 3,500 people have now seen Silent Friend , which will be released in domestic cinemas on January 29, 2026, distributed by Mozinet.

Six awards, including the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best New Actor (Luna Wedler) … Venice International Film Festival 2025.

Update by Aggie Reiter

22 Nov

In memory of Michael Hutchence

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Many heartfelt tributes to Michael Hutchence on almost three decades after the tragedy.

This Saturday thousands of individuals remember the legendary singer who would have been this year 65 years old has gone ahead. The legendary frontman was found dead at age 37 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Sydney’s Double Bay on 22 November 1997.

He was one of the world’s greatest, natural entertainers. It is tragic, to say the least, to have had this talent suddenly taken from the world’s stage in the middle. Michael’s spirit, artistry, and gentle soul continue to inspire so many of us still today around the world. His voice, his words, and the way he moved through this life still echo deeply in many of our hearts.

The front mate of INXS had grandly booted Australian rock into global consciousness and acceptance.

I Believe Deeply … Not alone … . Sadly Missed … Still love listening to all INXS songs.

Rest in peace Michael.

Sincere participation: Aggie Reiter

22 Nov

The 10th European Art Cinema Day

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Festival favorites and new Hungarian films ahead of the European Art Cinema Day. This year, the European Art Cinema Day awaits cinema fans with a diverse selection of films and thought-provoking stories, which will be held in hundreds of cinemas across Europe, including 27 Hungarian art cinemas, on Sunday, November 23. (editor remark… hope still just in time to roll along)

In addition to the competition films of the most famous festivals – Cannes, Berlin, Venice – the domestic offer also includes the new film by Ildikó Enyedi and Gábor Herendi, as well as an award-winning animated film made with the participation of Hungarian creators. “Europe is going to the cinema again!” – One of the largest pan-European film festivals is being held for the tenth time, which last year attracted more than 90,000 viewers in 700 cinemas in 40 countries. The 10th European Art Cinema Day, which will take place on November 23, draws attention to important social issues through the diversity of European cinema, and at the same time puts the spotlight on art cinemas, which offer a diverse, open cultural and community space to the audience all year round.
Hungarian art cinemas traditionally join the cross-border screening series, initiated by the International Association of Art Cinemas (CICAE) and the Europa Cinemas network. Organized by the Art Cinema Association, more than a hundred screenings are held at 27 locations across the country under the auspices of the event.

The participating cinemas – 8 art cinemas in Budapest and 19 in the countryside – will welcome the audience with a unique film selection on this day, giving viewers the opportunity to see the selected works weeks or months before the national premiere. The diverse film selection includes European co-productions of various genres, from Italian crime fiction to Belgian courtroom drama, French film satire and German psychological drama to Norwegian animation, and two new Hungarian films are also featured prominently in the program.

The detailed Hungarian program of the 10th European Art Cinema Day and the screening times of the individual films can be folloed on http://www.artmoziegyesulet.hu.

Recommendation from Aggie Reiter

21 Nov

Pécs celebrates a special anniversary this Year

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This year, Pécs celebrates a special anniversary: ​​25 years ago, the Early Christian Cemetery of Pécs / Sopianae was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. 

On the occasion of the quarter-century anniversary, the Zsolnay Heritage Management Association awaits the people of Pécs with discounts, thematic walks, special guided tours and a truly unique wine tasting between December, 1 – January, 4 – for whom all World Heritage programs and entrance fees are available at a 25% discount. Not only local visitors are awaited to roll along the paths and hear the past history of the cemetery.

Thematic programs – for adults and children … In December, several exciting thematic walks and guided tours await those interested.
A night tour with headlamps will be launched separately for adults and children, which will show the mystical face of underground Pécs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the underground cellar labyrinth of the Cella Septichora and the Little Champagne House, or take part in the thematic walk presenting the early Christian tombs. The “Treasures of the Hidden Courtyards of Pécs” program will present the otherwise unvisited corners of the city on Apáca Street; thematic historical afternoons await the youngones.

The organizers will provide a free interactive walking map with puzzles and riddles with each family ticket, allowing children to get acquainted with the world of the Roman era in a playful way.

Update by Aggie Reiter

20 Nov

14th Budapest Jewish and Israeli Film Festival- 2025.

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Time – Venue: 26-30 November, 2025. @ Puskin Cinema – Budapest.

The 14th Budapest Jewish and Israeli Film Festival will begin on Wednesday, 26th of November through Sunday, 30th of November. The festival will be held at the Pushkin Cinema – Budapest where 20 films (8 feature films, 3 documentaries and 9 shorts) such as comedies, dramas, thrillers and documentaries. The screenings will be complemented by discussions and accompanying programs.

The audience can once again encounter Jewish and Israeli films from all over the world at the Pushkin Cinema. Within the ZsiFi 2025 program the screenings will be complemented by discussions and accompanying programs.

The festival’s films are presented in several languages ​​- English, Hebrew, German, Czech, Persian, Ukrainian, Russian and French – with Hungarian and English subtitles so that everyone can relate to them.

The festival will open on the 26th of November at 7 p.m. The opening film will be Bad Shabbos (American comedy, 2024, 84 minutes, in English, with Hungarian subtitles).
The main organizer: , JCC Budapest – Bálint House.,

Recomendation by Aggie Reiter

19 Nov

Harry Potter: Exhibition is coming to Szentendre/Hungary

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When you enter here you will be a slave to the magic!

Venue: Green Event Hall – 3. Kalászi Road – Szentendre

The largest and most comprehensive traveling exhibition will open on February 6, 2026.

Tickets for the interactive, behind-the-scenes experience went on sale a couple of days ago. Harry Potter: The Exhibition is coming to Hungary for the first time, at 3. Kalászi Rd. – Szentendre. Tickets start at 11900HUF for adults. Visitors can also choose from special, flexible tickets that offer extra experiences, such as a separate entrance lane and souvenirs.

What your going to discover truly magical experience. Visitors can choose their own Patronus, learn fabulous spells, test their skills in Quidditch, and experience the magic spell with portion number 9.

Discover iconic behind-the-scenes moments from some of your favorite Harry Potter™ movies for a celebration of the film-making magic. It would be a shame to miss … a day when visitors roll along in the world of Harry Potter into a world of magical imagination. Just a few of the things you can see and do?
Hogwarts Great Hall , life-size installations, sets, sound effects … Potions Room – Professor Snape’s shadow may appear … the Sorting Hat interactive part – find out which house you’re sorted into…
Digital experiences … wand tasks, mook-making, Quidditch virtual rehearsals … Original film props and costumes, clothes, props, set pieces… etc.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition is coming to Hungary for the first time, at Kalászi út 3 in Szentendre. Tickets start at 11900HUF for adults. Visitors can also choose from special, flexible tickets that offer extra experiences, such as a separate entrance lane and souvenirs.

The behind-the-scenes exhibition celebrates iconic moments, characters, locations and magical creatures from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, and showcases the wonders of the expanded world of Harry Potter, including the Tony® Award-winning Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Visitors can walk among beautifully crafted sets that recreate unforgettable scenes from the films and get up close and personal with original costumes, props and magical objects.

Full exhibition hours from Monday to Sunday:
Monday: 11a.m. – 7 p.m. last entry time: 5.30 p.m.
Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. last entry time: 5.30 p.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. last entry time: 5.30 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. last entry time: 6.30 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. last entry time: 7.30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. last entry time: 7.30 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. last entry time: 6.30 p.m.

The exhibit was created by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences in partnership with Imagine Exhibitions, Inc. and Eventim Live.

Recommender Aggie Reiter

18 Nov

The Resurrected Notre-Dame – Film premiere @ Hungary’s cinemas from November, 20.2025.

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Fascinating French documentary about the cathedral’s rebirth @ Hungary’s cinemas from November, 20. 2025.

In April 2019, the entire world was shocked when Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the most important masterpieces of medieval architecture, was engulfed in flames. However, the tragedy was followed by an unprecedented collaboration. Over five years, one of the most complex restoration projects in Europe was carried out, involving 340000 donors, 2000 craftsmen and hundreds of professional workshops.

This monumental human and technical undertaking is presented in the French documentary Notre-Dame Resurrected, distributed by Pannonia Entertainment Ltd.

The film, made up of over 350 hours of footage, offers an exceptional insight into the daily lives of restorers, conservationists, masons, carpenters, glass painters, organ restorers and senior engineers. The crew was able to follow the reconstruction from 2020 to 2024 with almost unprecedented access: from the first reinforcement works, to the rebirth of the roof, to the reconstruction of the iconic tower.

The reconstruction of Notre-Dame is also impressive in numbers:1000 m³ of stone for the new vaults and walls … 100 meters of new wooden roof structure above the main nave … four thousand square meters m² of freshly installed lead sheeting on the roof … 41 thousand square meters of cleaned stone surface … 846 million euros donation with support from 150 countries

The film goes beyond statistics … It tells human stories and shows the crafts that, 850 years later, are still based on the same hand movements. The legacy of the medieval journeymen lives on in today’s French workshops. This passion and expertise shine through every frame of the documentary.

By 2024, restorers had returned Notre-Dame to the light that a 14th-century pilgrim might have seen: as if the medieval guilds had only momentarily abandoned the building.

Recommender Aggie Reiter

16 Nov

Solar System Phenomena & Distant Galaxies.

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8th National Astrophotography Exhibition – Budapest

Early Saturday evening was taken to distant galaxies on the opening of the astro-images at the Museum of Natural History, whereas the largest astrophotography event of the year November, 15. took place in its exhibition hall. The exhibition is built around three themes … Astroscapes, the Solar System, and the world of stars and Galaxies. One of the main characters is to be an innovative image of the M33 galaxy, which demonstrates a new image processing technique.

This year was the 8th Star-Photos Exhibition, showing the hundred most beautiful astrophotos which were selected from the works of 66 astrophotographers of our country. After the presentation the audience could have had walk around to gaze the 100 unbelievable images from the year’s greatest astrophotographers.The exhibition was created by cca. 40 people. The Spanish Astrological Association members were also was present at the opening of the exhibition. Several astrophotographers have already received international prizes at several exhibitions. Here awards, prizes on site were handle out. This year, five images by seven Hungarian photographers were included in the international best, one of which won an award. The exhibition thus proves once again that Hungarian astrophotography is at the international forefront. This exhibition can be viewed for a few months, therefore do not miss to plan your’s before your late and miss it. All individuals are welcomed to feel like being “out of space” and last but not least children, may look at these photosgraphs with wide eyes open, have a real experience, getting to know the breathtaking images of the sky above the earth that tell stories beyond the earth.

Riport & snaps by Aggie Reiter

15 Nov

The latest film in the horror franchise is coming to HBO Max

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Among the Demons: Last Rites – Available on HBO Max.

The latest film in the horror franchise will be released on HBO Max on November 21, making all of the Among the Demons films available on the streaming platform.

Among the Demons: Last Rites broke records upon its September theatrical debut, achieving the biggest global opening weekend of all time for a horror film, thus definitively ensuring that AMONG THE DEMONS is the most successful horror franchise ever. The film attracted more than 247 thousand viewers in Hungary!

The film stars: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mia Tomlinson, Ben Hardy, Tony Spera, Steve Coulter, Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, Beau Gadsdon, Kíla Lord Cassidy, John Brotherton and Shannon Kook.

The Warrens’ well-documented exorcism series has reached its final episode. The couple has saved innocent people from the afterlife more than a thousand times. But now something has changed. Routine doesn’t help. Courage doesn’t help. And maybe the emissaries of the afterlife weren’t the family of eight the Warrens and their daughter are rushing to save.

Update by Aggie Reiter

14 Nov

Rolling Stones Tribute Concert @ the Lurdy Cinema Budapest

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Saturday, November,15.

Tomorrow is Saturday, that means on November 15th, the Rolling Stones’ career spanning over six decades will be in focus at the Lurdy Cinema.

The Stoned tribute band, formed in 2003, will give a concert, which has evolved from a few crazy Stones fans’ occasional home gigs into a band that plays only and exclusively – 100% – Rolling Stones. The dedication and humility of the members of Stoned – Árpád Jókay guitar, vocals, Gyula Bacsa piano, Zoltán Dudinszky saxophone, Zoltán Bereczki bass guitar and Csaba Zsiros drums – is the guarantee that they can perform the songs of the “World’s Best Rock’n’Roll Band” at an increasingly high level. The band has already “recorded” more than a hundred Rolling Stones concerts, which also has a great influence on their own performance style, helping them to present the Stones’ oeuvre as authentically as possible. The concert will feature songs from all eras of the Rolling Stones’ history, from the biggest and most well-known hits to fan rarities, and a variety of styles will be featured.
The concert will be followed by a screening of the concert film The Rolling Stones – Sweet Summer Sun – Hyde Park Live, which was filmed during the Stones’ historic and triumphant return in 2013. 100,000 fans of all ages watched and listened with equal enthusiasm as the band once again gave a five-star concert. This amazing and unique concert, and the film recorded here, is the perfect way to celebrate the music of the Rolling Stones with fans right where they started, on their own stage in their hometown. In the film – which also commemorates Charlie Watts, who passed away in August 2021 – the entire concert, all the songs performed there, can be seen and heard, with 21st century technology, digital 5.1 sound

Furthermore details on the Lurdy Mozi website.

Update by Aggie Reiter

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