The 185 members of the HSC voted for awards in 16 categories choosing from among 121 works of approximately one hundred cinematographers. At the event organized for the second time on Saturday, Gyögy Illés, János Tóth, László Kovács and Vilmos Zsigmond received Legenda-lifetime awards. »

Hungary is in the focus of the 15th Cottbus Film Festival beginning on 8th November. »

The movie with the international title Csoma Legendárium (Az élet vendége) is expected to arouse interest internationally. Therefore the creators have just finished the English version of the Hungarian narration by Mari Törőcsik. The English version is narrated by the famous British actress Susannah York.  »

This award usually foreshadows the Oscar for the best documentary. Last year’s Academy Award winner documentary was also among the 13 films nominated for the IDA’s award. »

The film is directed by Hungarian born Jenő Hódi. Hódi moved to the United States in 1982, studied script writing and directing at Columbia University, with Milos Forman and Brian de Palma among his professors. »

Films opening between 1 October 2004 and 30 September 2005 can be nominated for the Academy Awards according to the regulations of the Oscar Nomination Board.  »