7:00 pm Award Ceremony, featuring live performances by outstanding Hungarian folk dancers across Ontario. 8:00 pm Hungarian Wedding movie by Csaba Káel, Hungary, 2025, 1 h 33 min. 9:30 pm Q&A after the screening Two students travel to a Transylvanian wedding in the 1980's, where a risky scheme turns into true love, set against the vibrant music and dance of Hungary's living folk traditions.
Hungarian Wedding is a visually rich historical drama that explores love, identity, and cultural tradition through the story of a young couple whose relationship unfolds during a time of profound political and social change in Hungary. Set against the vibrant atmosphere of a traditional Hungarian wedding celebration, the film blends personal drama with historical context, creating a layered narrative about loyalty, belonging, and the power of cultural heritage.
Director: Csaba Káel
Writers: Miksa Békési
Stars: Franciska Törőcsik, Tamás Kovács, Zsombor Kövesi, Réka Bubik, Barnabás Rohonyi