The Lord's Lantern in Budapest (1999) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Lord's Lantern in Budapest (1999) — In the Kerepesi Street cemetery, three grave diggers contemplate the fate of the world, then
The Lord's Lantern in Budapest (1999) Storyline
In the Kerepesi Street cemetery, three grave diggers contemplate the fate of the world, then they step out of this role and in a sequence of episodes they play the typical figures of contemporary Hungarian reality, the fat cat, the swashbuckler, the victim, underworld chieftains, and present little absurd dramas of love, marriage, friendship, public order and legal safety. The author and the film director walk among them all the time, contemplating, laughing at their plays. The stories starting from the graveyard and returning there warn of the inevitability of death. The author and the director (Gyula Hernádi and Miklós Jancsó) wisely make friends with death.
Full Cast & Crew
- Zoltán Mucsi as Kapa
- Péter Scherer as Pepe
- József Szarvas as Józsi
- Miklós Jancsó as Himself
- Gyula Hernádi as Himself
- Emese Vasvári as Emese
- Zsolt Kovács as Zsolti
- György Fehér as György
- József Böjte as Józsi bácsi
- Csoma Judit as Judit
- Zsolt Anger as Anger
- István Márton as Pista / Cemetery director
- Balázs Galkó as Galkó
- Szonja Oroszlán as Interpreter
- Virág Csapó as Enikő
Why Watch The Lord's Lantern in Budapest?
The Vibe: The Lord's Lantern in Budapest is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1999. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.2/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with comedy-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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