Love (1971) (Hungarian Revolution Special Screening)
愛（1971）（匈牙利革命紀念放映）
- Released
- 25 Sep 2026
- Runtime
- 86 min
The verdict
There are not yet enough audience votes to give this a reliable score. It is not currently playing in Hong Kong cinemas. 86 minutes.
What it is about
In 1950s Hungary, János is imprisoned on political charges. Unable to tell his bedridden mother the truth, his wife Luca forges cheerful letters claiming he is directing films in America. Stripped of her teaching job, Luca quietly sells their belongings to sustain their lives under political isolation. Using black-and-white cinematography and stream-of-consciousness editing, Hungarian New Wave master Károly Makk depicts love and endurance under totalitarian rule. Winner of the 1971 Cannes Jury Prize, it is hailed as a cinematic masterpiece.
What to expect
Károly Makk’s 1971 drama screens as a one-off event on 25 September 2026, tied to the Hungarian Revolution anniversary. Luca forges letters from her imprisoned husband to keep his bedridden mother from the truth, while quietly selling their belongings after losing her teaching job. The 86-minute black-and-white movie uses stream-of-consciousness editing to hold close to Luca’s daily calculations—what to say, what to sell, how long the lie can last. Lili Darvas and Mari Töröcsik carry the weight without melodrama. Hungarian dialogue, English subtitles. Not a wide release; the single date means booking ahead.
Cast
- Lili Darvas
- Mari Töröcsik
- Iván Darvas
Crew
- Director Károly Makk
Common questions
- How long is the movie?
- 86 minutes.
- What language is it in, and are there subtitles?
- Hungarian dialogue with English subtitles.
- Is this suitable for children?
- The movie deals with political imprisonment and sustained emotional strain. Older teenagers and adults are the natural audience.
- Is it playing in IMAX or other premium formats?
- No. It is a standard-format screening of a 1971 black-and-white movie.