Dear Colleagues,
We invite you to attend the National Film Institute Hungary – Film Archive’s next edition of the Budapest Classics Film Marathon. The festival takes place between 12-17 September 2023, and it is open to visitors at all its favorite venues, Uránia National Film Theatre, Toldi Cinema, the French Institute, Budapest Music Center and the hugely popular and spectacular open-air screenings on Szent István Square in front of the Basilica.
This year, the Marathon’s focuses are Alexander Korda and his Universe, Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell, André de Toth, Adolph Zukor, Karel Zeman, female creators in Cinema, sport in film and we offer a yearly overview of recent restorations and rare pearls in the Open Archives section.
Our special guests this year among others: Andrew and Kevin Macdonald, Pierre Földes, Lajos Koltai…
The festival’s popular educational program continues: screenings, masterclasses, meet & greets, and a playhouse, all for younger film enthusiasts.
You can register for free accreditation HERE.
The festival’s professional program the BUDAPEST CLASSIC LAB will take place at the French Institute between 13-15 September at 10 am- 3 pm. During the 3 days conference we will dedicate lectures and round-table conversations on the topics of film restauration, preservation and sharing.
You can read more about the professional program on the following link: Budapest Classics Lab
Location: French Institute of Budapest, 17 Fő utca, Budapest.
Access is free of charge.
We are pleased to invite you also to join us at the first Budapest Archive Market which will be held on 15th September 2023 at the French Institute. The Market is an excellent opportunity for directors and producers who are working with archive materials and are seeking more partners in the field. The Archive Market welcomes international and domestic archives to exhibit their remarkable collections.
Our aims are to create a vibrant platform that brings together the archives, filmmakers, and film professionals to foster business cooperation and exchange. Don't miss this unique opportunity to celebrate and explore film heritage!
By participating, you will have the opportunity to connect with the Hungarian and international industry professionals and Archives, who can be your future partners in developing your projects.
Regarding the market for any additional information, please contact Asia Dér: Asia.andrejevna@gmail.com
We look forward to welcoming you in Budapest on these events.
Best wishes,
György Ráduly
director of NFI – Film Archive
