Természetes fény

Natural Light
Director
Dénes Nagy
Country
Hungary, Belgium, France, Germany, Latvia
Year
2020
Genre
Fiction
Scriptwriters
Dénes Nagy (based on the novel "Természetes fény" by Pál Závada)
Cast
Ferenc Szabó, László Bajkó, Tamás Garbacz, Gyula Franczia, Stuhl Erno, Szilágyi Gyula, Mareks Lapeskis, Kozó Krisztián, Nánási Csaba, Fodor Zsolt
Production
Campfilm Production, Mistrus Media, Lilith Films, Propellerfilm, Proton Cinema
http://www.campfilm.eu/films/natural-light/

Storyline

World War II, occupied Soviet Union. István Semetka is a simple Hungarian farmer who serves as a Sub-Lieutenant in a special unit scouting for partisan groups. On their way to a remote village, his company falls under enemy fire. As the commander is killed, Semetka has to overcome his fears and take command of the unit as he is dragged into a chaos that he cannot control.

Festivals & Academy awards and others

Berlin International Film Festival 2021
Competition
Silver Bear for Best Director (Dénes Nagy)

European Film Awards (EFA) 2021
Feature Film Selection
European Production Design Award (Márton Ágh)