Afterglow
Můj bratr byl unesen svým vlastním otcem 5. září 1985 z Budapeště. Po dlouhém pátrání se mi ho podařilo najít 20. listopadu 2007 v Bruselu. Má matka si prošla nesnesitelnou bolestí ztráty jediného syna, kterého nikdy nedokázala najít. Já jsem se narodila o dva roky později do tohoto tajemství, které nosila hluboko ve svém nitru, a které zcela ovlivnilo směr mého života. Bratra jsem našla po 6 letech. Stal se vůdcem jednoho z nejvlivnějších protiteroristických SWAT týmů na světě. Před nedávnem se opět setkal s naší matkou, po 28 letech. Byl to krásný zážitek a zároveň obrovský šok. Pozval nás - rodinu své matky, na svou svatbu v červnu tohoto roku, kde se také po 28 letech znovu setká jeho otec a matka. Můj dokument představí příběh mé matky a bratra během posledních let komunsitické nadvlády v Maďarsku a v současnosti, kdy se všichni ocitnou tváří v tvář pravdě o minulosti.
Dear Helen - I'm already them
I am the only member from my family who is able to travel with my Holocaust survivor grandmother from Budapest to the yearly Generation Forums in Ravensbrück former Concentration Camp. We stay there at houses, which used to serve as female SS guards’ accommodation. Artists come to perform, young people listen to survivors, we remember, days are devoted to memories. Although I am there to support my grandmother, it seems she is much stronger than me. But how do I deal with this location, spending summers in a death camp? How can I balance my feelings in between hate for this place and overcoming the unbearable memories of my grandmother’s past that all became part of mine?
I grew up with the knowledge of a horrible trauma that happened to my family 80 years ago. Almost everyone perished of my family in concentrations camps. One of the only survivors is my grandma. I know every single detail. She is 97 years old. We have a very special bond between us since my childhood. I follow her everywhere she goes even if it is painful for me. I hoped our last visit together at the Holocaust Memorial event in 2021 of Rechlin KZ would end to my painful journeys and let me live in the present, but I ended up with a different conclusion.
"Dear Helen" is a film-letter, an experimental docu-diary, dedicated to my great-grandmother Helen, who perished in Rechlin KZ, in the arms of my grandma.
I grew up with the knowledge of a horrible trauma that happened to my family 80 years ago. Almost everyone perished of my family in concentrations camps. One of the only survivors is my grandma. I know every single detail. She is 97 years old. We have a very special bond between us since my childhood. I follow her everywhere she goes even if it is painful for me. I hoped our last visit together at the Holocaust Memorial event in 2021 of Rechlin KZ would end to my painful journeys and let me live in the present, but I ended up with a different conclusion.
"Dear Helen" is a film-letter, an experimental docu-diary, dedicated to my great-grandmother Helen, who perished in Rechlin KZ, in the arms of my grandma.
Frozen Ocean
Driven by genuine curiosity and a deep love for storytelling, Viktória, a young filmmaker, embarks on a journey to uncover how we navigate a changing and most uncertain world. Inspired by a 150-year-old Austro-Hungarian Arctic expedition, she sees the past as a lens for understanding our present – from which we might even learn a deeply valuable lesson of cooperation and persistency. With a spirit of adventure, she sets out to explore how individuals and communities adapt to shifting environments—and what role personal action can play in shaping the future.
The series follows Viktória and her international crew as they sail from Bremerhaven, Germany, to the remote Arctic archipelago of Franz Josef Land, retracing the historic expedition while exploring the region’s modern complexities. As they journey north, they explore Norway’s rugged coasts, Sámi traditions, and remote research stations, uncovering how nature, culture, and human survival are deeply intertwined. Encounters with vibrant characters offer fresh perspectives on the Arctic’s significance, revealing its impact on our daily lives across the globe, and how its fate is tied to our shared future.
Blending personal storytelling, intimate encounters and stunning visuals, Frozen Ocean connects past and present, combining animated sequences inspired by the historic expedition’s journals with the experiences of our time. Through Viktória’s eyes, the Arctic emerges not just as a distant frontier but as a mirror of humanity’s greatest challenges and hopes. The series invites viewers to reflect on their own connection to this extraordinary region and inspires us to reimagine what is possible with joint efforts.
The series follows Viktória and her international crew as they sail from Bremerhaven, Germany, to the remote Arctic archipelago of Franz Josef Land, retracing the historic expedition while exploring the region’s modern complexities. As they journey north, they explore Norway’s rugged coasts, Sámi traditions, and remote research stations, uncovering how nature, culture, and human survival are deeply intertwined. Encounters with vibrant characters offer fresh perspectives on the Arctic’s significance, revealing its impact on our daily lives across the globe, and how its fate is tied to our shared future.
Blending personal storytelling, intimate encounters and stunning visuals, Frozen Ocean connects past and present, combining animated sequences inspired by the historic expedition’s journals with the experiences of our time. Through Viktória’s eyes, the Arctic emerges not just as a distant frontier but as a mirror of humanity’s greatest challenges and hopes. The series invites viewers to reflect on their own connection to this extraordinary region and inspires us to reimagine what is possible with joint efforts.
Recipes for Life
Recipes for Life follows young filmmaker Péter as he explores identity, friendship, and love through the story of József, a Hungarian refugee in Copenhagen. Péter, navigating a breakup and his return to Budapest, seeks cooking lessons from József, who once cooked for freedom fighters during the 1956 revolution. Their lessons evolve into deeper reflections on love, loss, and life’s fragility. Each chapter is tied to a gastronomic term, paralleling Budapest and Copenhagen. As József cares for his ailing ex-wife, Péter faces his own crossroads. Their unlikely friendship reveals that learning to cook is also learning to live.