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1 Dec

Grammy Award-winning “The Doors” documentary in cinemas in early December!

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Pannónia Movie Ltd. will be showing the film about the legendary band with some extra new content for just two days in three Budapest cinemas.

Written and directed by Tom DiCillo, When You’re Strange, a documentary that premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and won the Best Music Film category at the 2011 Grammys, will be screened on the big screen by Hungarian audiences on December 4th and 6th. The original running time, which was not even an hour and a half, will be supplemented with footage from a recent performance, so an approx. 100-minute The Doors experience awaits fans.

This time, Cinema MOM will be left out of the Pannónia multiplexes, only the other three cinemas will show the concert documentary with Hungarian subtitles, as follows:
GoBuda Cinema: December 4, 6 p.m. and December 6, 11 a.m.
Lurdy Cinema: December 4, 7 p.m. and December 6, 1 p.m.
Pólus Cinema: December 4, 7.30 p.m. and December 6, 3 p.m.

The chemistry of four artists made them one of America’s most influential bands. With rare recordings from their formation in 1965 until Jim Morrison’s death in 1971, When You’re Strange follows the band’s career with narration by Johnny Depp, providing insight into the revolutionary impact of their work. To mark their 60th anniversary, the film will be screened in 4K for the first time in cinemas and a new recording of the song “Riders on the Storm” will be presented, including performances by John Densmore and Robby Krieger.

They did this with special guests as part of their Playing For Change collaboration, which aims to perform the compositions included in the initiative in exotic locations around the world. John and Robby will also be present for the occasion with an exclusive introduction, and their invited companions included more than 20 musicians and dancers from 8 countries, including the legendary Willie Nelson’s sons, Lukas and Micah; Rami Jaffee, from the Foo Fighters, and folk singer Sierra Ferrell. With the song, the surviving members wanted to pay tribute not only to Morrison, but also to the memory of keyboardist Ray Manzarek, who passed away in 2013.

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28 Nov

“The World of Our Retro Winters” Outdoor Exhibition at the Várkert Bazaar.

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“Let there be a Holiday on Earth! “

Press and media individuals were invited this in the morning hours Friday, Nov.28 to the opening exhibition.

At the opening of the exhibition, said Zsolt Sándor – communication and marketing director of the Castle Governor’s Office: “It is a tradition during the Advent period to organize an outdoor exhibition that is somehow connected to the Christmas holidays and we try to present a slice of Hungarian culture that we think may be of interest to both domestic and foreign tourists visiting us.”

Róbert Török – Director General of the Hungarian Museum of Commerce and Hospitality, recalled that this is the second time the museum and the Castle Governorate are organizing a joint exhibition, as last year they presented a selection of colorful, illustrated postcards from almost a hundred years ago on the boards.The exhibition offers a real retro holiday experience, nostalgic and atmospheric remembrance in a real social and economic historical context.

In the sixteen illuminated installation elements that can be viewed for free, the curators of the exhibition, Kinga Veress and Gabriella Jenei, chief museologists, recall the wait for Santa Claus, the preparation for the Christmas tree festival, the atmosphere of New Year’s Eve house parties and the carnival costume parades that defined the rhythm of winter. The advertisements and shop windows promised abundance, while most people stood in line for even the smallest gift. Yet a special, profane cult of the winter holidays developed, which for those who grew up in Hungary in the seventies and eighties still fills with nostalgia now brought a smile on some faces, that once meant miracles that were desired.

Selected period posters, postcards, product labels and photos of iconic objects from the collection of the MNMKK Hungarian Museum of Commerce and Hospitality can be viewed until March 1.

The exhibition can be viewed free of charge from November 29, 2025 to March 1, 2026 on the path ramp leading up to the Gloriette at the Várkert Bazaar Budapest.

Those folks interested what it was like in Hungary getting ready for the coming season of Xmas, may see on the large size posters telling the era’s stories through the path ramp leading to the Gloriette at the Várkert Bazaar Budapest The posters background of the items,objects and gadjets can be read in Hungarian and English language from November, 29. 2025.

Also may visit guided tour with full of stories, where may relive the memories of the old winters together, or just discover what it was like to celebrate back then those communist era.

Photos from: Castle Captaincy

Riport by Aggie Reiter

27 Nov

14th Advent Crafts and Fairy Tale Fair @City of Pécs

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The city of Pécs awaits all visitors with a cozy, festive atmosphere at the 14th Advent Crafts and Fairy Tale Fair, which awaits visitors between November 28 and December 24 at Széchenyi Square. The series of events lasting several weeks turns the Advent period into a holiday with a crafts fair, gastronomic specialties, festive lights, theater and music experiences, and programs for children.

Getting together programs:

On the opening day of the fair, November 28th, from 5 p.m., the atmosphere will be set by the concert titled Swing Christmas by Emerton Award-winning singer Gabi Szűcs, and from then on, the festive programs will follow one after another. Advent melodies will be heard daily on Széchenyi Square: the festive concerts of Cimbaliband, Tamás Kéméndi and Anna Györfi, the Belvárosi Betyárok, Boggie, the FiveLive Acappella, the Szélkiáltó, or the Latte Maffiato Orchestra all contribute to the musical diversity of the holiday season. With the support of the Rotary Club Pécs, local schools will be presenting Christmas programs over several days this year, and on Saturdays, students of the Dzsászti Énekstúdió will surprise the audience with “a little evening balcony music” from the balcony of the City Hall. The weekends are rounded off with special experiences: performances by the Fairy Tale Maker, craft workshops, festive concerts by the Pécs National Theatre, guided Advent walks and nativity programmes await families. On Saturdays, in the spirit of ecumenism, representatives of various denominations light the candles on the city’s Advent wreath. The festive atmosphere is further enriched by thematic events: the traditional programme The Holy Family is Looking for Accommodation, the Santa Claus Day events (when children can of course meet Santa Claus himself), and on St. Luke’s Day, a “witch” performance entitled Salem can be seen at the House of Arts and Literature. The Winter Solstice programme will also be exciting, during which a huge LED and fire show will be performed by One Two Many and the Firebirds.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.,

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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.

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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.

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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

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