Hungarian Filmmaker Wins Award in Cannes
Flóra Anna Buda’s French-Hungarian co-production entitled 27 won the Golden Palm for the best short film at the 76th Cannes International Film Festival on Saturday.
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Tina Turner Has Died at 83
Tina Turner died at the age of 83 – the singer’s spokesperson announced the news yesterday.
Actress and Musician Györgyi Lang Dies at 66
After a long illness, Györgyi Lang died in her sleep at home, surrounded by friends and family, Bors magazine has reported.
One of Judit Elek’s Films Has Been Invited to the Cannes Film Festival
Elek Judit’s film entitled An island on the mainland has been invited to the Cannes Classics selection of the 76th Cannes Film Festival, which will be held between May 16th and 27th, presenting restored works – the National Film Institute informed MTI on Friday.
Writer and Literary Historian Béla Pomogáts Has Died
Béla Pomogáts, Széchenyi Prize-winning writer, literary historian, literary critic, former president of the Hungarian Writers’ Association, doctor of literary studies, has died at the age of 89 – Magyar Nemzet wrote in its online edition on Monday.
Lajos Cs. Németh Dies at 83
Actor Lajos Cs. Németh died at the age of 83 after a long and serious illness, szinhaz.online has reported.
Liqueur Would Be Named After Zsazsa Gábor
Zsazsa Gábor’s widow, Frédéric von Anhalt, decided to “sell” his wife’s name. The German businessman is the heir of the Hungarian-born, world-famous actress, whose name and face he protected after her death.
Special Programmes on the Day of Debrecen
The Day of Debrecen – on 11th April – is going to begin with a ceremonial flag raising in the morning.
Elemér Ragályi Dies at 83
Cinematographer Elemér Ragályi has died at the age of 83 – Telex quotes the statement of the family. According to the information, Elemér Ragályi died on Thursday after a short illness that was borne with dignity.
Oscar Week and Oscar Night Celebration in The Academy Museum of Motion Picture
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has already started celebrating the Oscars with a colorful Oscar Week program. Every event of the Oscar Week will make its debut at the Academy Museum of Motion between March 8th and March 12th. The events are open to the public with the purchase of same-day general museum admission. […]