The Indian Film Festival will be held in Budapest for the tenth time, organized by the Embassy of India. Between 27 February and 1 March, seven films with Hungarian subtitles will be screened free of charge at the Metropolis hall of Puskin Cinema, the organizers announced on Monday.
The festival aims to bring India’s vibrant film culture closer to Hungarian audiences, highlighting the energy of Bollywood, striking visuals and the country’s rich storytelling traditions. According to the organizers, Indian cinema is one of the world’s largest and most prolific film industries, producing hundreds of films each year that successfully combine spectacular entertainment with sensitive portrayals of complex social issues, reaching millions of viewers worldwide.
This year’s programme presents a broad selection of contemporary and award-winning films, ranging from historical epics and social dramas to inspiring true stories. One of the festival’s highlights is the Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning RRR, which tells a monumental and visually spectacular story of the longing for freedom and heroism through the friendship of two legendary revolutionaries.
The Story of A Failed Exam offers a moving portrait of a young man who rises from poverty to pursue a career in public administration, delivering an inspiring message about perseverance and the power of dreams. The National Film Award-winning The Sound of Freedom follows the liberation of women living in the desert, portrayed through the transformative force of music and dance.
The Lion’s Cub is a large-scale historical and biographical film depicting the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, presenting themes of courage, loyalty and self-sacrifice through epic imagery. The Kashmir Files is a powerful and unsettling drama that explores the 1990 exodus of Kashmiri Pandits with raw realism and strong emotional impact. In One Ordinary Man, a tense courtroom drama, a determined lawyer becomes the voice of justice against those in power. Brotherly Bond tells a heartfelt family story, infused with humour, focusing on love, sacrifice and tradition.
The organizers stressed that the festival, initiated by the Embassy of India in Budapest, seeks to strengthen cultural ties between India and Hungary through the universal language of film, while offering audiences deeper insight into India’s diverse culture. Quoting Ambassador Anshuman Gaur, the statement noted that cinema has the power to tell stories even without words, and that the festival celebrates not only artistic excellence but also enduring friendship and cultural exchange between the two nations.
Admission to the festival is free of charge, with advance ticket reservations opening on 12 February.
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