Mad Youth (2021)
In 2020 the Hungarian government announced the change of ownership at nine state universities in order to make them maintained by foundations. The so-called “restructuring” comprised the imposition of a board of trustees over the universities, the members of which being loyal supporters of the government holding stable positions in its economic halo. Only one of the nine institutions protested against the forced political takeover of the University of Theatre and Film Arts (SZFE). Our film presents one of the stories of the university blockade.
Director: Hatala Noémi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: April 2, 2021
Cast
- Bálint Bagossy - Self
- Mihály Csernai - Self
- Lili Kemény - Self
- Pompónia Pálya - Self
- Rezes Dominika - Self
- Sándor Dániel Máté - Self
- Panna Szurdi - Self
- Veszelovszki Janka - Self
- Benett Vilmányi - Self
Editing: Katalin Pázmándy
Production: Partizán (HU)
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
Themes
Social Injustice and Protest
Keywords
budapest, hungary, demonstration, protest, university, autocracy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mad Youth about?
- In 2020 the Hungarian government announced the change of ownership at nine state universities in order to make them maintained by foundations. The so-called “restructuring” comprised the imposition of a board of trustees over the universities, the members of which being loyal supporters of the government holding stable positions in its economic halo. Only one of the nine institutions protested against the forced political takeover of the University of Theatre and Film Arts (SZFE). Our film presents one of the stories of the university blockade.
- Who directed Mad Youth?
- Mad Youth was directed by Hatala Noémi.
- Who stars in Mad Youth?
- Mad Youth stars Bálint Bagossy, Mihály Csernai, Lili Kemény, Pompónia Pálya, Rezes Dominika, Sándor Dániel Máté.
- How long is Mad Youth?
- Mad Youth has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Mad Youth?
- Mad Youth is a Documentary film.
- Where was Mad Youth produced?
- Mad Youth was produced in Hungary.
- What are the themes of Mad Youth?
- The themes of Mad Youth include: Social Injustice and Protest.