The ruin pub phenomenon in Budapest jolted the city to life like an explosion in the early 2000s. The capital, which had flourished and buzzed with culture at the turn of the century, was levelled in an instant by the Second World War. The people living here had to start from scratch, and through perseverance and determination, the city once again began to thrive—only to slide toward decline once more. Budapest exists within this cycle, and the ruin pub is part of it, encapsulating a sense of permanence built from the ruins of Eastern Europe.
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Bence Sipos Director · György Rajnai Writer Márk Győri Cinematographer
First release April 24, 2023 · Production Brightside
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Hungarian
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Release dates
Hungary · April 24, 2023
Limited theatrical · Limited theatrical screening of the first two parts of the movie at TOLDI.
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Hungary
May 23, 2023 · Digital · Digital release of the final part of the movie on the official YouTube channel.
April 26, 2025 · Theatrical · Kino Cafe Mozi
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