Thierry Frémaux, director of the Lyon-based Lumière Institute and Cannes International Film Festival, is guest of honour at Budapest Classics Film Marathon. Lumière! The Adventure Begins about the early days of film is screened in Uránia National Film Theatre with live commentary by the distinguished filmmaker.

At the Budapest Classics Film Marathon programmes about the meeting of film and music are traditionally very popular. This year we can see motion pictures supported by symphonic orchestras, piano and accordion, and a special miniconcert will also take place of the songs of the Oscar-winner composer Miklós Rózsa.

Born in Budapest, Sándor Trauner, that is, Alexandre Trauner, was one of the most important set and production designers of the 20th century. In France as well as in Hollywood he worked with the biggest directors.

Hungarian animation was one of the premium export items of Hungarian culture for nearly 30 years, from the 1960s onwards, during the Kádár era. Up until the change of regime in 1989, the animators of Central Europe picked up dozens of top awards at festivals around the world.

This year, for the first time, and coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the country’s independence, audiences of the Budapest Classics Film Marathon are transported to the faraway India. 

‘Budapest, Vienna, Hollywood’ – National Film Institute is organizing the fifth international festival of restored films, Budapest Classics Film Marathon, between 13-18 September.