Tabló (2008)
Hungarian film noir
Karcsi, a Roma policeman, lives with Eva, a Swede. One day he is called to the scene of the murder of a wealthy trafficker named Schulter. He begins to investigate the crime, interrogate neighbours and suspects, and untangle a complex situation - one that he, himself, complicates even further. For he is a gypsy, who despite being adopted and raised by "regular" Hungarians, has his nose rubbed in his minority status every day. The film, which is based on the novel by Ákos Kertész, is a shrewd genre work full of dusky humour and surreal situations. Tabló follows a vivid succession of strange images that eventually lead to the emergence of the central story about a charismatic police officer on a tireless quest for the truth, though he must fight against virtually everyone and is just as fallible as the next person. Tabló makes a statement on the issue of race and racism - or, indeed, relations between any minority and majority.
Cast
Screenplay
- Gábor Dettre (Screenplay)
- Ákos Kertész (Screenstory)
Keywords
rome, italy, hungary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tabló about?
- Karcsi, a Roma policeman, lives with Eva, a Swede. One day he is called to the scene of the murder of a wealthy trafficker named Schulter. He begins to investigate the crime, interrogate neighbours and suspects, and untangle a complex situation - one that he, himself, complicates even further. For he is a gypsy, who despite being adopted and raised by "regular" Hungarians, has his nose rubbed in his minority status every day. The film, which is based on the novel by Ákos Kertész, is a shrewd genre work full of dusky humour and surreal situations. Tabló follows a vivid succession of strange images that eventually lead to the emergence of the central story about a charismatic police officer on a tireless quest for the truth, though he must fight against virtually everyone and is just as fallible as the next person. Tabló makes a statement on the issue of race and racism - or, indeed, relations between any minority and majority.
- Who directed Tabló?
- Tabló was directed by Gábor Dettre.
- Who stars in Tabló?
- Tabló stars Zoltán Mucsi, József Tóth, Sándor Fábry, Kamilla Fátyol, Anna Györgyi, Ági Szirtes.
- How long is Tabló?
- Tabló has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Tabló?
- Tabló is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Tabló produced?
- Tabló was produced in Germany, Hungary.