{"id":3900,"date":"2026-03-08T19:15:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T19:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flatpackfilms.com\/?p=3900"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:20:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T16:20:24","slug":"international-film-festival-in-india-with-a-focus-on-hungary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flatpackfilms.com\/?p=3900","title":{"rendered":"International Film Festival in India with a Focus on Hungary"},"content":{"rendered":"

The seventh edition of the Habitat International Film Festival opens in New Delhi March 13th with Hungary as its country of focus.<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n

From across 18 countries, the festival will screen 67 films\u2013recent, award-winning features from the international circuit as well as classics of world cinema. <\/p>\n

Hungary is being given prominence at this year\u2019s festival, honouring the country\u2019s 130-year history of filmmaking. Aptly, a documentary that symbolically links Hungarian-Indian culture will open the festival: Shankar Khan\u2019s\u00a0MANCH<\/em>. The film recounts a theatre workshop where children from Delhi\u2019s MIMA NGO adapted Hungarian folk tales into performances for the stage in Hindi.<\/p>\n

In total, an impressive 21 films from Hungary will be screened\u201311 contemporary features as well as 10 cinema classics. Not surprisingly, two of the country\u2019s legendary directors will be featured in the process, Istv\u00e1n Szab\u00f3 and Zolt\u00e1n F\u00e1bri. <\/p>\n

Szab\u00f3\u2019s MEPHISTO<\/em>, the film which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1982, will be screened as well as F\u00e1bri\u2019s THE FIFTH SEAL<\/em> and THE BOYS OF PAUL STREET<\/em> (nominated for an Academy Award in 1969). Thematically, the films explore the trauma of war or revolution, authoritarianism, national identity and ethical dilemmas. <\/p>\n

Other contemporary Hungarian films on show include SEMMELWEIS, I ACCIDENTALLY WROTE A BOOK, ORPHAN<\/em> and PELIKAN BLUE<\/em>. <\/p>\n

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Beyond Hungary, the festival will also mark 100 years since the birth of legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda, born March 6th, 1926. Wajda was a renowned film and theatre director whose works detailing Poland\u2019s political and social landscape allowed him to explore myths of Polish national identity. HIFF will screen a six-film retrospective honouring the director and his contribution to cinema. <\/p>\n

Additionally, the festival will also feature some of the most celebrated international films of the season including the Cannes 2025 Palme d\u2019Or winner IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT<\/em> and Cannes Jury Prize 2025 winners SIRAT<\/em> and THE SOUND OF FALLING<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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As reported in the Newsdrum<\/a>, the Creative Head – Programmes, Vidyun Singh, said of the festival\u2019s offerings:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis curated selection brings together a vibrant constellation of contemporary voices alongside timeless international classics\u2026 Together, this selection invites the audience into a rich cinematic dialogue across cultures, reminding us that while stories emerge from specific soils, their emotional truths travel far beyond borders.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The HIFF will take place from March 13th \u2013 22nd. <\/p>\n

Further information & sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

HIFF 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n

Flatpack Films<\/strong> has years of experience servicing international brands, agencies, and production companies. Filming in Hungary is easy when relying on their knowledge of the market and ability to solve complex needs. They bring the best that Hungary has to offer in terms of unique locations, exceptionally skilled crews, top-of-the-line equipment and technical solutions. Backed by an impeccable track record, Flatpack Films has worked with world-class clients including Samsung, Samsonite, Toyota, Braun, Chivas Regal and many more.<\/p>\n

Get in touch and learn more about Budapest film locations, Hungarian film incentives, film tax credits in Hungary and how Flatpack Films can bring your project to life through a highly bespoke approach. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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