18 result(s) for political issue in Entertainment
'Blackface' Scandal Hits a Budapest Theatre - Pressure from London to Ban a Production
- 6 May 2026 1:34 PM
- entertainment
Csaba Latorcai, the acting leader of the Christian Democratic People's Party, has condemned as "unacceptable" a decision by a rights agency from London to ban a production at Budapest's Thalia Theatre, directed by Mark Radnai, because a character of colour is portrayed by a white actor wearing blackface.
Reform Drive Gains Momentum in Hungary Film Industry
- 27 Apr 2026 2:31 PM
- entertainment
More than 80 film professionals and organisations have launched a new initiative called Filmreform, calling for meaningful professional involvement in shaping Hungary’s film financing and support systems, organisers announced.
Hollywood Star Power Meets Classic Drama in Budapest Film Shoot of Márai’s Embers
- 23 Apr 2026 6:53 AM
- entertainment
István Szabó, the Oscar-winning creator of Mephisto, is directing a film adaptation of Sandor Márai's novel Embers, starring Ralph Fiennes, Viggo Mortensen and Charlotte Rampling.
German-Language Film Festival in Budapest, 9 - 19 October
- 6 Oct 2025 12:12 PM
- entertainment
The 14th Szemrevaló-Sehenswert Film Festival is preparing with six audience meetings, at which the audience can see ten recent German-language films between October 9 and 19 in Budapest.
Sziget Budapest: Where Do Most Foreign Guests Come From & Decline in Ticket Sales Again?
- 5 Aug 2025 3:06 PM
- entertainment
Ticket sales for this year's Sziget Festival indicate a big increase in the number of Hungarian visitors, Tamas Kadar, the chief organiser of the event, said on Tuesday.
Police Ban on Parade for Freedom of Assembly Struck Down by Top Court in Hungary
- 27 Jun 2025 7:21 PM
- entertainment
Hungary’s supreme court, the Kuria, on Friday said it has struck down a police order that had banned an upcoming march organised by four groups in protest against what they say is a violation of their freedom of assembly.
Last Ever Bánkitó Festival in Hungary, 9 - 12 July
- 23 Jun 2025 1:51 PM
- entertainment
This smaller but still beautiful summer festival will be held for the last time here this year.
'Friss Hús' International Short Film Festival in Budapest, 29 May - 4 June
- 30 May 2025 8:27 AM
- entertainment
More than 34 Hungarian films will compete in the Friss Hus Budapest International Short Film Festival. Winning Hungarian films in the live action and animation categories will be eligible to compete for an Oscar.
OFF-Biennále Budapest - Largest Independent Contemporary Art Event
- 16 May 2025 8:43 AM
- entertainment
On until 15 June. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event, which began as a grassroots initiative aimed at strengthening the local independent art scene - and fostering public discourse on pressing social, political, and environmental issues.
'Blackface' Scandal Hits a Budapest Theatre - Pressure from London to Ban a Production
- 6 May 2026 1:34 PM
- entertainment
Csaba Latorcai, the acting leader of the Christian Democratic People's Party, has condemned as "unacceptable" a decision by a rights agency from London to ban a production at Budapest's Thalia Theatre, directed by Mark Radnai, because a character of colour is portrayed by a white actor wearing blackface.
Reform Drive Gains Momentum in Hungary Film Industry
- 27 Apr 2026 2:31 PM
- entertainment
More than 80 film professionals and organisations have launched a new initiative called Filmreform, calling for meaningful professional involvement in shaping Hungary’s film financing and support systems, organisers announced.
Hollywood Star Power Meets Classic Drama in Budapest Film Shoot of Márai’s Embers
- 23 Apr 2026 6:53 AM
- entertainment
István Szabó, the Oscar-winning creator of Mephisto, is directing a film adaptation of Sandor Márai's novel Embers, starring Ralph Fiennes, Viggo Mortensen and Charlotte Rampling.
German-Language Film Festival in Budapest, 9 - 19 October
- 6 Oct 2025 12:12 PM
- entertainment
The 14th Szemrevaló-Sehenswert Film Festival is preparing with six audience meetings, at which the audience can see ten recent German-language films between October 9 and 19 in Budapest.
Sziget Budapest: Where Do Most Foreign Guests Come From & Decline in Ticket Sales Again?
- 5 Aug 2025 3:06 PM
- entertainment
Ticket sales for this year's Sziget Festival indicate a big increase in the number of Hungarian visitors, Tamas Kadar, the chief organiser of the event, said on Tuesday.
Police Ban on Parade for Freedom of Assembly Struck Down by Top Court in Hungary
- 27 Jun 2025 7:21 PM
- entertainment
Hungary’s supreme court, the Kuria, on Friday said it has struck down a police order that had banned an upcoming march organised by four groups in protest against what they say is a violation of their freedom of assembly.
Last Ever Bánkitó Festival in Hungary, 9 - 12 July
- 23 Jun 2025 1:51 PM
- entertainment
This smaller but still beautiful summer festival will be held for the last time here this year.
'Friss Hús' International Short Film Festival in Budapest, 29 May - 4 June
- 30 May 2025 8:27 AM
- entertainment
More than 34 Hungarian films will compete in the Friss Hus Budapest International Short Film Festival. Winning Hungarian films in the live action and animation categories will be eligible to compete for an Oscar.
OFF-Biennále Budapest - Largest Independent Contemporary Art Event
- 16 May 2025 8:43 AM
- entertainment
On until 15 June. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event, which began as a grassroots initiative aimed at strengthening the local independent art scene - and fostering public discourse on pressing social, political, and environmental issues.