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Hungary
Kontroll takes us for a ride into the purgatory of the Budapest metro. The film follows a crew of ragged subway ticket inspectors through their days and nights. Led by Bulcsú, they deal with murders, anxiety, bureaucracy, villains, angels, shame, and redemption as writer-director Nimród Antal expertly sets the lighting, angles, and tone.
Belgium
A 1992 cult classic. This black comedy mockumentary follows a serial killer through the lens of a novice documentary crew. Their perceived success becomes intertwined, and the film delivers a scathing critique of media fascination with violence.
Hungary
A visually striking descent into the Budapest metro, where ticket inspectors navigate bureaucracy, dread, and redemption in a world that feels like purgatory.
Germany
A 1981 biographical drama directed by Uli Edel and written by Herman Weigel. Featuring the music of David Bowie, the film's grim realism and cult status have kept it resonant for decades.
Foreign Film Frequency is an international film podcast for people who want to look beyond the usual canon. We watch, discuss, and reflect on films from across the globe, with a love for cult classics, hidden gems, and singular cinematic worlds.