directed by Barnabás Tóth
Recently I had a chance to take part in an online Hungarian film festival, where I saw several quite interesting productions. I have to admit that Hungarian dramatic cinema has its charm and I’ll be happy to discover more in the future. But for now I’d like to recommend my favourite one from the festival – “Those Who Remained”. It was representing Hungary for the Academy Awards in 2020, but didn’t quality to the big five. This is a story of a teenage girl who’s living in Budapest right after the end of World War II. Klára (Abigél Szõke) ended up being an orphan, but very strongly resisting the fact. She keeps believing that her parents are fine and will get back home one day. In the meantime, she meets a local doctor, Aladár (Károly Hajduk), who agrees to welcome the girl in his flat and become her caretaker. If you think that it’s a dirty story about a toxic relationship between a man and an underage girl, then you’re wrong. It’s actually a very heart-warming picture presenting two lonely people, who’ve decided to be there for each other. I know that it’s a story based in postwar Budapest, but this connection between two humans could have happened and could happen anywhere. The film reminds us how important being supported is. Even if the support is only the presence of someone else. I was amazed by this drama and if you like calm, yet thought-provoking stories, then it’s definitely for you.
My rating: 7/10
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I have nothing to watch 