Zoltán Kovács

Zoltán Kovács isn’t just some random name floating around in the credits—he’s got serious chops when it comes to intense, gritty Hungarian cinema. You know “A nyomozó” from 2008? That film’s a dark, twisted ride through the mind of a pathologist who gets tangled up in murder for hire. It’s not your typical whodunit; more like a pitch-black comedy where the main guy, Tibor, has the worst luck imaginable. Every time he tries to set things straight, life just keeps messing with him. You can practically feel the bleak humor dripping off each scene. Then there’s “A martfüi rém” from 2016—man, this one’s not for the faint-hearted. Based on true events, it drags you right into the grimy world of a serial killer terrorizing a small Hungarian town in the '60s. The way it blends crime, horror, and a bit of historical commentary? Pretty wild. It’s got this claustrophobic vibe, and you end up questioning everyone’s motives, even the so-called good guys. The film doesn’t sugarcoat anything; you’ll squirm. And “A Viszkis” (2017), oh boy, that’s the infamous whiskey robber movie. Not gonna lie, it’s almost impossible not to root for the main dude, even though he’s, you know, robbing banks left and right. The film turns his story into this wild, adrenaline-pumping chase with car crashes, shootouts, and a whole lot of charm. Kovács really knows how to make you lean in, eyes glued to the screen, not wanting to miss a beat. Hungarian cinema doesn’t always get its due, but with stuff like this, maybe it should.