NATURAL LIGHT

Denes Nagy

Synopsis : World War II, the Soviet Union is occupied. István Semetka, is a simple Hungarian farmer, who serves as a Caporal in a special unit scouting for partisan groups.. On their way to a remote village, his company falls on the enemy. As the commander is killed, Semetka must then take command of the unit.    

Direction and screenplay: Denes Nagy

With: Ferenc Szabó, László Bajkó, Tamás Garbacz

Production : A Campfilm production (HU), in coproduction with Novak Prod , Mistrus Media (THE), Lilith Films (FR) and Propeller Film (FROM). With the support of ARTE, Visionteam L.O.. Ltd., Eurimages, French institute, MEDIA, Hungarian Film Incentive, NFI Hungary, Film Riga, Torino Film Lab et National Film Center of Latvia

 

Festivals :

Silver Bear for Best Director : 71st berlinale – Berlin International Film Festival (2021) – 26th Vilnius International Film Festival (2021)