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Last Supper at the Arabian Gray Horse
Waiters’ competition at Heroes’ Square in the late thirties. Dressed as waiters, Kapa and Pepe awake in the bronze chariot of the millennial sculpture group. They drive along the Danube promenade, and on the concrete reinforcement of the demolished Budapest rondella hotel they get involved in a showdown of political background. In the burnt-down Sports Hall the waiters train for a last supper, Pepe and Kapa run around the big laid table with trays in their hands. While doing so, Pepe keeps crying out: "I am the best one, I am the most beautiful one, I am the king, I am the god..." Sitting in a boat on the Danube, a ship goes past them, and the Niagara falls, majestic and breathtaking, resound in their ears. On each passing away something new will come to life – as rapped by Sub Bass Monster.
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Plot Summary
A man returns to his family home after a long absence, only to find his family gathered for a peculiar meal that blurs the lines between reality and memory. The gathering forces him to confront unresolved issues and the haunting past that has shaped his life. As the night progresses, tensions rise, and long-buried secrets begin to surface.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. Some found the narrative deliberately opaque, while others appreciated its psychological depth and exploration of familial discord.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and psychological exploration of family dynamics.
Noted for strong, nuanced performances by the lead actors.
Some reviewers found the plot progression to be intentionally ambiguous and slow-paced.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on a play of the same name by Swiss playwright Lukas Bärfuss.
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