Bonca Hárs

Bonca Hárs isn’t exactly a household name… yet, but if you’re into Hungarian cinema, you’ve probably stumbled across their work whether you realized it or not. Mellékhatás (2020) is kinda wild—think medical drama meets ethical gray zones, all tangled up with some seriously tense vibes. The plot doesn’t just sit still; it pokes at your nerves, tossing doctors and patients into situations where there’s seriously no easy answer. Like, what do you even do when the right choice is basically impossible to find? There’s ambition, desperation, and a lot of moments that’ll make you squirm. Then there’s Tündérkert (2023), which, honestly, feels like someone took a slice of history and slapped it onto the big screen, but with some actual style. It’s not just about dusty old politics or the same tired power struggles. There’s a weird magic kind of humming under the surface—loyalty, betrayal, and a bunch of characters who aren’t as simple as they seem. You want drama? It’s got it, but not in that over-the-top soap opera way. It’s sharper, more personal. Now, Szelíd (2022) is a whole different beast. This one gets under your skin with its quiet intensity. It follows a female bodybuilder who’s just trying to carve out a space for herself in a world that’s not exactly friendly to women like her. There’s sweat, grit, and a lot of staring down doubts—both from other people and from inside her own head. It’s raw, sometimes even awkward, but man, it sticks with you. If you want to see Bonca Hárs in action, these films are where to start.