Set in Soviet‑occupied Hungary in 1957, László Nemes’ new film delivers a chilling, exquisitely crafted post‑war family drama.
“ORPHAN” arrives as a coming‑of‑age tale with a razor‑sharp twist — a haunting portrait set against the tension of Soviet‑occupied Hungary in 1957. Hungarian filmmaker László Nemes returns with an exquisitely mounted historical vision, weaving a post‑World War II family drama that feels both intimate and unsettling.
The trailer hints at a world still trembling from the aftershocks of war — a society rebuilding, a family unraveling, and a young protagonist navigating a landscape where innocence and danger collide.
Nemes, known for his atmospheric precision and emotional restraint, shapes the film with a painterly eye: muted palettes, quiet dread, and a sense of history pressing in from every corner.
“ORPHAN” opens May 15 in the UK & Ireland and Germany, with an earlier release in the Netherlands on May 7 via MUBI. A stark, beautifully crafted vision awaits.
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Watch the Official Trailer for “ORPHAN”
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