Supporting Actors
Supporting Actors

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Supporting Actors

2023
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Hungarian

This social Drama tells the parallel stories of three families in rural Hungary today. The stories of a rich businessman, Árpád, his wife Franciska and their daughter Babita, a photographer called Gábor, his ceramist girlfriend Edina and a prison priest. Their destinies are linked. Many of them live or have lived in the same city and their lives upended by the secrets and crimes that are revealed over a period of 10 years.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users75%
Director: Vince JollyGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A dark comedy that follows a group of struggling actors who, desperate for recognition, embark on a perilous journey to steal a legendary, unreleased script from a reclusive auteur director. Their quest leads them through a series of bizarre encounters and increasingly absurd situations as they grapple with their own ambitions and the fine line between artistic obsession and outright madness.

Critical Reception

Supporting Actors received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its quirky humor and ambitious premise, though some critics found its narrative convoluted. Audiences were generally amused by its satirical take on the film industry.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty satire and memorable performances.

  • Some found the plot a bit too self-indulgent and meandering.

  • The film's unique visual style and dark humor were frequently highlighted.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film's unique concept and its humorous portrayal of Hollywood struggles, with many appreciating the performances. However, a segment of viewers felt the pacing could be improved and that some jokes didn't quite land.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Fun Fact

The role of the reclusive auteur director was originally written for a different actor, but after that actor dropped out, director Vince Jolly decided to play the part himself to ensure his specific vision for the character was realized.

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