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Egy gazdag hölgy szeszélye
Emese, a wealthy old lady returning from Switzerland, invites her seven surviving classmates, all graduates of the 1930s, to a belated 50th reunion at her own expense. All but one of them live abroad, and they gather at the hotel on Margaret Island from all over Europe, where the hour of honesty arrives for all. During their days together, they confront themselves and their sins of the past decades. This is Hédi Váradi's last work for television, and her classmates Hilda Gobbi, Zsuzsa Gordon, Teri Náray, Juci Komlós, Erzsi Pártos and Zsuzsa Bánki all give excellent and long-lasting character performances.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy, eccentric widow decides to test the affections of her suitors by pretending to be penniless. She orchestrates a series of comical situations to see who will remain loyal and who is only interested in her fortune.
Critical Reception
This Hungarian comedy was a lighthearted entertainment piece for its time, appreciated for its humor and romantic entanglements. It generally received positive audience reactions within its domestic market.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its light and amusing comedic situations.
The film is noted for its charm and simple, engaging plot.
Audience enjoyed the witty dialogue and the central premise.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's enjoyable humor and the satisfying resolution of the romantic plot, making it a popular choice for lighthearted viewing.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a trend in Hungarian cinema during the late 1980s that focused on more accessible, humorous storylines.
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