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East from the West or The Discreet Charm of the Media

19942h 6mGyörgyi Szalai,István Dárday

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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.

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What is East from the West or The Discreet Charm of the Media (1994) 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 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 (Apró), János Regös (Ivándzsó), Sándor Badár (Meló), Győző Szabó. The film was directed by Györgyi Szalai.

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 2 min and premiered in 1994.

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