The University of Theatre and Film Arts, Budapest (SZFE) is one of Central Europe’s most prestigious institutions dedicated to theatre, film, and performing arts education. Founded in the 19th century, SZFE has played a defining role in shaping Hungarian theatre and cinema while exerting a lasting influence on the region’s artistic culture.
For generations, the University has educated leading actors, directors, filmmakers, cinematographers, playwrights, and theatre professionals whose work has resonated nationally and internationally. Its pedagogical approach is rooted in a strong studio-based tradition, emphasizing artistic experimentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and close mentorship between students and established artists.
Today, SZFE offers degree programmes across theatre, film, television, and related fields, combining practical training with theoretical and critical reflection. The University is widely recognized for its commitment to artistic excellence, innovation, and cultural dialogue, and its students and graduates regularly participate in and receive awards at major international festivals.
As an active member of the European artistic education network, SZFE maintains strong international partnerships and continues to serve as a vital platform for contemporary performance, cinema, and creative research.
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Zoé, a hungarian infuencer gets on a cable car in Sarajevo with two local men. The ride to the city takes 11 minutes. They start talking.
HAPPINESS BEGINS WITH A TEAR
Berta is a seemingly ordinary young woman in her twenties — someone everyone would like to be friends with. But she’s not entirely ordinary: she lives with borderline personality disorder. Borderline is like a rollercoaster — extreme and dizzying. One moment you’re up, the next you’re down. When the darkness hits, she escapes into delirium with the help of medication and alcohol. The director is Berta’s childhood friend, and the film has become their shared mission. Together, they search for something to hold on to in life. The film not only tells a story about borderline personality disorder, but also offers an intimate glimpse into a deep friendship.
