The ELTE–NFI University Film Club screening and discussion series continues. We welcome university members from all ELTE faculties.
Judit Elek's historical film presents viewers with a possible interpretation of the Tiszaeszlár affair, which began in 1882 and caused a great stir throughout Europe. Before Passover, a maid named Eszter Sólymosi disappeared in Tiszaeszlár, and this incident led to accusations of blood libel. In a small Ruthenian village, where most people earn their living as rafters, the men are preparing for another trip. The women find it difficult to let them go, as if they sense what awaits them. Sailing down the Tisza, they find the body of Eszter Solymosi and become embroiled in the Tiszaeszlár trial. The defendants are represented by Károly Eötvös, the most renowned lawyer of the time.
Date: 3 December 2025; 6 p.m.
Venue: University Square Campus (1053 Budapest, Egyetem tér 1-3, ground floor, A/1 practice room, corridor next to the cloakroom)
Director, screenwriter: Judit Elek
Cinematographer: Gábor Halász
Editor: Katalin Kabdebó
Music: Péter Eötvös, György Kurtág
Main roles: Sándor Gáspár, András Stohl, Zoltán Mucsi, Róbert Koltai, Tamás Fodor.
Our guests in the post-screening discussion will be: Dr. Mátyás Kapa, university lecturer, lawyer, and writer, who dealt with the trial in his novel Ügyvédsors (The Fate of a Lawyer), published in 2025, and Tamás Fodor, Jászai Mari Award-winning actor, who plays Károly Eötvös in the film.
Due to limited seating, advance registration is required: https://www.ajk.elte.hu/content/tutajosok-elek-judit-filmje-1989.e.1985.
The organizers welcome any correspondence regarding the film club at eltenfi.filmklub@elte.hu.
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