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Hungarian animation to take centre stage in Annecy Animated Film Festival
Hungary Takes Center Stage at Annecy 2025
The 44th Annecy International Animated Film Festival (8–14 June) spotlights Hungary's remarkable animation legacy and its vibrant contemporary scene, showcasing both classic works and bold new voices.
A Legacy That Endures
Festival artistic director Marcel Jean notes: "Despite political changes, Hungarian animation has remained unshakable. The past two decades have seen an exciting new wave emerge through student films, while recent successes like Flóra Anna Buda's Palme d'Or-winning *27*, Balázs Turai's Amok, Nadja Andrasev's Symbiosis, and Áron Gauder's Four Souls of Coyote confirm this renaissance." Thanks to extensive restoration work by the Hungarian National Film Institute, Annecy will present classic Hungarian animations in pristine condition.
Spotlight on New Work
The festival's Official Selection features several Hungarian highlights:
Special Screening: The Quest (Csongor és Tünde) by Máli Csaba and Pálfi Zsolt (Cinemon Entertainment) – A fairy-tale adventure following a prince's magical journey through a world of witches, fairies, and devils.
Short Film Competitions:
Dog Ear by Péter Vácz (Official Competition)
Capriccio by Gábor Ulrich (Off-Limits)
The Last Drop by Anna T?kés (Graduation Films)
Kippkopp and Tipptopp by Tama Mikori (TV Films)
Celebrating Diversity
Nine dedicated sections, curated by the Hungarian National Film Institute’s Anna Ida Orosz, will explore the breadth of Hungarian animation—with special attention to the visually and thematically striking work of women filmmakers in recent years.
Hungarian Voices in the Jury
Three leading figures will serve as jurors:
György Ráduly (Hungarian National Film Institute) – Official Feature Films Competition
Nadja Andrasev – Contrechamp Feature Films Competition
Réka Bucsi – Graduation Films & Off-Limits Short Films Competitions
Additionally, three emerging Hungarian talents—Máté Józsa, Emma Nyári, and Máté Horesnyi—will judge the Perspectives section and award the City of Annecy Prize.
MIFA Presence
Hungary will also make waves at the Annecy Film Market (10–13 June) with:
A pitching session for five new projects
An industry panel: "Production Power, Global Vision: Futureproofing Hungarian Animation"
Filmmaker Áron Gauder as mentor for Campus MIFA
From restored classics to cutting-edge new works, Annecy 2025 offers a comprehensive look at Hungary's enduring animation excellence.
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