Delightful news: Hungarian film secures the Grand Prix at New Horizons International Film Festival

The Hungarian film by Gábor Reisz has already garnered international awards and recognition. Last Saturday, the film won the Grand Prix at the Polish New Horizons International Film Festival in Wrocław

Hungarian film’s success at international film festival

As HVG writes, Hungarian filmmaker Gábor Reisz won the Grand Prix at the New Horizons International Film Festival‘s gala ceremony on Saturday evening for his film, “Explanation for Everything”. The jury praised the film for its inventive approach to social division, highlighting its resonance beyond Hungary to the wider world. They commended Reisz for his ability to convey complex themes with simplicity, despite the film’s modest resources. This recognition underscores the power of Hungarian cinema in addressing universal issues through an innovative yet straightforward lens.

Further acknowledgements

The festival, which began on 20 July and concludes this Sunday, featured 285 films from 80 countries, showcasing a diverse range of cinematic talent. Reisz’s third feature film, which was made without direct state support, debuted at last year’s Venice Film Festival, where it won the Horizons section’s top prize. Since then, it has received recognition in Chicago, France, Italy, Slovakia, and Germany, further establishing the global impact and appeal of Hungarian cinema.

You can watch the trailer of the film here:

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