The Witman Boys (Hungarian: Witman fiúk) is a 1997 Hungarian drama film co-written and directed by János Szász. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival. At the 20th Moscow International Film Festival the film won the FIPRESCI Prize and Szász won the Silver St. George for Best Director. The film was selected as the Hungarian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 70th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.
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Cast
Maia Morgenstern - Mrs. Witman
Alpár Fogarasi - János Witman
Szabolcs Gergely - Ernő Witman
Lajos Kovács - Dénes Witman
Dominika Ostalowska - Irén
Péter Andorai - Endre Tálay
István Holl - Mihály Szladek
Juli Sándor - Eszti
Péter Blaskó - Elegant Gentleman
György Barkó - Dissector
Tamás Kalmár - Corpse Carrier
Zsolt Porcza - Zöldi
Ákos Horváth - Physical Instructor
Lajos Szücs - Guest
Sándor Kassay - Person on Duty
Arnold Kilin - Twin
Controversy
In 1997, the film won the Grand Prix at Film Fest Gent. However, jury member Gina Lollobrigida publicly distanced herself from the prize winner, which she deemed 'immoral'.