The movie directed by Gábor Herendi is based on the true story of a racehorse in the late 19th century.

Its budget of nearly Ft 3 billion makes Kincsem the most expensive Hungarian production of all time.

It is being screened in more than 80 cinemas throughout the country.

Hungarian films Üvegtigris 2 and Szabadság, szerelem attracted 114,055 and 72,832 spectators, respectively, in their opening weeks in 2006.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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