East from the West or The Discreet Charm of the Media (1994)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | hu |
| Popularity | 0.309 |
Directed By
István Dárday
Györgyi Szalai
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