Film directing isn’t just about bringing your own ideas to life; it’s also about reimagining the works of others.
Born to be Short showcases the latest works of emerging Hungarian directors, who took on the challenge of adapting existing stories as part of a university project. These films offer fresh and unique perspectives, demonstrating the creative potential of short film adaptations.
THE BATH
Director: Daniel Nagy
Country: Hungary
Duration: 12
Set on a lazy, lukewarm summer afternoon, the story of a young but jaded Feri and a disintegrating group of friends in a lakeside holiday village.
THE DUEL
Director: Emil Maróthy
Country: Hungary
Duration: 5
Gergő is not satisfied with the car drifting in front of his apartment. He takes matters into his own hands to restore peace to the suburbs, but not everything turns out as he had imagined.
HUNGER
Director: Tibor Kapas
Country: Hungary
Duration: 13
Tenger and Aida, a 30-something couple, return home in a rather bitter mood after a disastrous vacation. The music playing on the radio reminds Tenger of a mischievous childhood memory of stealing some bread from a small bakery with his friend. Aida decides that for Tenger to rediscover himself, he needs to steal something once again, but this time with her.
I HATE MONDAY
Director: Barnabás Peszleg
Country: Hungary
Duration: 8
A little boy goes to the swimming pool.
PANTRY
Director: Sára Perecz
Country: Hungary
Duration: 12
Lotti dreams of her parents and her childhood. The next day, her boyfriend, Karcsi, and her get ready for the visit of his parents. Lotti is haunted again and again by memories of the day that was in her dream.