Liza, the Fox-Fairy

Liza is a lonely nurse who believes she is cursed, destined to die at 27 like all the women in her family, who were supposedly all loved by a fox-spirit. On her 27th birthday, she meets a lonely taxi driver who seems to be her soulmate. However, the arrival of a mysterious prince and the constant interference from her overprotective aunt threaten to disrupt her newfound happiness.

Liza, the Fox-Fairy was met with generally positive reviews, praised for its unique blend of dark humor, fantasy elements, and a charmingly quirky narrative. It was particularly lauded for its visual style and the performances of its lead actors, becoming a breakout hit in Hungarian cinema and gaining international attention.

• Praised for its whimsical and surreal storytelling.

• Applauded for its distinctive visual aesthetic and dark comedic tone.

• Hailed as a refreshing and original take on fairy tale tropes with a modern twist.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to quantify from publicly available Google reviews, but general sentiment points to appreciation for its originality and charm.

Won awards at several film festivals, including the Golden Globe Awards for Best Foreign Language Film (Nominee) and multiple awards at the Fantasporto festival.

The film's distinctive visual style was heavily influenced by mid-20th century propaganda posters and Japanese anime.