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Hungary's Oscar Hope Blooms: 'Silent Friend' Aims for Gold
14 Sep
Summary
- Ildikó Enyedi's 'Silent Friend' is Hungary's 2027 Oscar contender.
- The film garnered six awards at the 82nd Venice Film Festival.
- It has secured worldwide distribution, including U.S. release by 1-2 Special.
Ildikó Enyedi's visually poetic film, "Silent Friend," has been chosen by Hungary as its official entry for the best international feature film category at the 2027 Academy Awards. This marks Enyedi's potential return to Oscar contention after her 2018 nomination for "On Body and Soul."
The film, starring Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Luna Wedler, Enzo Brumm, and Léa Seydoux, explores profound connections between humans, plants, and the passage of time. Its critical acclaim includes six accolades at the 82nd Venice Film Festival and a nomination for the FIPRESCI Grand Prix.
"Silent Friend" has also been recognized domestically, earning the best film title at the 45th Hungarian Film Week in Budapest. Key creative contributions were honored, with awards for best cinematography, editing, and producing. The film is a multinational co-production, supported by Hungary's National Film Institute, and is set for release in various territories, including the U.S.
The shortlist for Oscar nominations will be revealed on December 15, 2026, with the final selections announced on January 21, 2027. The 99th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for March 14, 2027, in Los Angeles.
