East from the West or The Discreet Charm of the Media (1994)

In this Hungarian comedy post communist materialism is satirized. Someone in Hungary has won a large screen TV set. As they live in the country, it must be delivered from Budapest upon the back of an abandoned Russian military truck. The TV is turned on so that all the truck passes will see its perfect picture and hear its messages.

Director: Györgyi Szalai, István Dárday
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 126 min
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Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu

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media

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is East from the West or The Discreet Charm of the Media about?
In this Hungarian comedy post communist materialism is satirized. Someone in Hungary has won a large screen TV set. As they live in the country, it must be delivered from Budapest upon the back of an abandoned Russian military truck. The TV is turned on so that all the truck passes will see its perfect picture and hear its messages.
Who directed East from the West or The Discreet Charm of the Media?
East from the West or The Discreet Charm of the Media was directed by Györgyi Szalai, István Dárday.
Who stars in East from the West or The Discreet Charm of the Media?
East from the West or The Discreet Charm of the Media stars Szőke András, János Regös, Sándor Badár, Győző Szabó.
How long is East from the West or The Discreet Charm of the Media?
East from the West or The Discreet Charm of the Media has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
What genre is East from the West or The Discreet Charm of the Media?
East from the West or The Discreet Charm of the Media is a Comedy film.
Where was East from the West or The Discreet Charm of the Media produced?
East from the West or The Discreet Charm of the Media was produced in Hungary.