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Hungarian filmmakers are presenting a diverse slate of projects at the Cannes market, ranging from historical dramas to romantic comedies and thrillers. Several films feature internationally recognized directors and actors, indicating a robust creative output.
Facts First
- László Nemes directs French-language historical drama 'Moulin' competing for the Palme d'Or.
- István Szabó directs 'Embers', an adaptation starring Ralph Fiennes and Viggo Mortensen.
- Lili Horvát makes English-language debut with 'My Notes on Mars', starring Mackenzie Davis.
- Romantic musical comedy sequel 'How Could I Live Without You? 2' follows a record-breaking box office hit.
- NFI World Sales handles sales for five Hungarian projects, including comedies and a Hitchcockian thriller.
What Happened
A selection of Hungarian films and projects are being presented at the Cannes market. The slate includes 'Moulin', a French-language historical drama directed by László Nemes and produced by Alain Goldman. Nemes previously directed the Oscar-winning 'Son of Saul'. 'Moulin' tells the story of resistance fighter Jean Pierre Moulin and is competing for the Palme d'Or. Another project is 'Embers', directed by Oscar-winning director István Szabó and produced by Robert Lantos and Tibor Krsko. It is adapted from a novel by Sándor Márai and stars Ralph Fiennes, Viggo Mortensen, and Charlotte Rampling. Embankment Films handles its sales.
Lili Horvát makes her English-language debut with 'My Notes on Mars', which she also produces alongside Dóra Csernátony. The film stars Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend. Paradise City Sales handles its sales. Several projects are represented by NFI World Sales. These include the romantic musical comedy sequel 'How Could I Live Without You? 2', directed by Zsombor Dyga. The original film, directed by Dénes Orosz, topped the box office in 2025 and was the most successful Hungarian film of the past 40 years. Other NFI-sold projects are the romantic comedy 'Just One More Wish', the Cold War-era period comedy 'Espionage for Beginners', and the Hitchcockian thriller 'Only Child', directed by Balint Szentgyorgyi.
Why this Matters to You
If you are interested in international cinema, this slate may offer a variety of new films to discover, featuring well-known actors and acclaimed directors. The presence of English-language projects and films with international casts could make these stories more accessible to a wider audience. The commercial success of previous Hungarian films suggests there may be a growing market for these productions.
What's Next
The films presented are likely to seek distribution deals and festival placements following the Cannes market. Their eventual release could provide audiences with new options for historical dramas, thrillers, and comedies.