Released on October 26, 1978, the film is a 110-minute exploration of the human psyche. It features a notable collaboration between Mészáros and cinematographer , whose visual storytelling highlights the stark emotional landscapes of the characters. Director: Márta Mészáros Writer: Márta Mészáros and Ildikó Kórody Lead Cast: Jan Nowicki as András Novák Zsuzsa Czinkóczi as Zsuzsi Anna Karina as Anna Music: Tamás Somló Plot Summary: A Search for Belonging

Directed by the acclaimed , the film follows András (played by Jan Nowicki), who returns to Hungary after several years in America. He finds himself feeling like a stranger in his own country until he forms an unexpected and poignant bond with a young girl. Director: Márta Mészáros Main Cast: Jan Nowicki, Anna Karina, and Zsuzsa Czinkóczi Genre: Drama

Better yet – if the video is a rare personal recording (e.g., a family’s 1978 home movie), respect privacy unless it’s clearly shared for public viewing.

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