Kontroll

Release Date: April 1, 2005
Limited release


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Kontroll follows the exploits of a group of rag-tag ticket inspectors for the Budapest subway system. Led by Bulcs, who has apparently abandoned the world above ground, the inspectors are taunted, riduculed, and shown no respect by subway riders who believe they should be able to ride for free. For their own part, the inspectors aren't exactly the model of professionalism themselves. To top it off, a mysterious serial killer is pushing patrons onto the tracks in front of oncoming trains.

Kontroll falls somewhat into the working class misfits category, like Caddyshack or Police Academy with the loveable underdogs against the uptight establishment. It sports a darker tone and more stylish filmmaking with a high energy techno soundtrack. Kontroll is Hungary's official entry for the Best Foreign Film Academy Award. (Dan Krovich/BOP)




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Main Cast Sandor Csanyi, Eszter Balla
Supporting Cast Zoltan Mucsi, Csaba Pindroch, Sandor Badar, Zsolt Nagy
Director Nimrod Antal
Screenwriter Nimrod Antal
Distributor ThinkFilm
Trailer Click Here for Trailer
Official Site http://www.kontrollfilm.hu/eng/index2.html
Rating R
Running Time 105 minutes
Screen Count 2
Awards
  • Prix de la jeunesse (Award of the Youth), Cannes 2004
  • Golden Hugo, Chicago International Film Festival

Awards page for Kontroll
Talent in red has entry in The Big Picture


     


 
 

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