About this Event
The Liszt Institute New York continues its summer screening series titled Hungarian Movie Nights bringing you some of the best, award-winning Hungarian movies of the last couple of years. On August 21, 2025 from 6:30PM we are thrilled to present Péter Bergendy's award-winning movie, The Exam.
Synopsis
The 1956 Revolution has fallen. Terror reigns. Appointed by the Soviets, the new prime minister – a very paranoid János Kádár – orders that each and every National Security officer’s loyalty be tested according to new and rigorous directives.JUNG (30) is a super-ambitious cultural NS officer living undercover as a private teacher. Jung’s apartment acts as a safe house where he meets agents and informants on a regular basis. Jung’s task is to gather information and forward it to his superiors.MARKÓ (50) is Jung’s immediate superior, and also his only friend. Now, Markó, a war hero and a legend amongst the officers, is ordered to monitor Jung’s apartment and activities for a day to test his friend’s loyalty to the new regime.What sets out as routine surveillance takes a wild turn when Markó uncovers disturbing secrets in Jung’s life; secrets that can easily destroy the careers of both men.
The screening is free of charge but registration is required!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Consulate General of Hungary, 223 East 52nd Street, New York, United States
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