Invitation to István Szabó

A leading figure in Hungarian cinema, István Szabó made his mark on the international film scene with Mephisto, which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. A master of historical and intimate works, he portrays 20th-century Europe through his powerful œuvre.

Masterclass
Meet with István Szabó
On 16 October at 11am at the Pathé Bellecour movie theatre

Screenings

Father by István Szabó (Apa, 1966, 1h31)
Tako is just a child when his father, a doctor, passes away at the end of World War II. Deeply affected, he imagines his father, his hero, by his side... An intimate chronicle of a chaotic era and country.
Pathé Bellecour Tue14 6.30pm | Institut Lumière (Villa) Wed15 7pm

Mephisto by István Szabó (1981, 2h25)
Set in Germany in the 1930s, an actor is willing to do anything to succeed, including turning a blind eye to the Nazis’ rise... This ambiguous story about betrayal on many levels, was brilliantly directed. The film won Best Screenplay at Cannes and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
UGC Astoria Wed15 2.45pm | Comœdia Fri17 11.15am 

Being Julia by István Szabó (2004, 1h45) 
In 1930s London, Julia, a famous stage actress, faces competition from the up-and-coming generation. Ranging from comedy to melodrama, this subtle portrait of a woman is brought to life by the radiant Annette Bening. Jeremy Irons also stars.
Institut Lumière (Hangar) Tue14 4.30pm | Lumière Terreaux Thu16 7.15pm