Hungary's Film Industry Sees Opportunity in Post Orbán Era The dust has finally settled on Viktor Orbán's 16 year reign of authoritarian rule in Hungary, and the film industry is among those breathing a collective sigh of relief.
The election day shocker that saw Orbán's landslide defeat sent waves of jubilation through the Hungarian film community, with many hailing it as a new dawn for the country's cinematic ambitions.
Orbán's government stifled creativity and innovation in Hungary's film industry, prioritizing cronyism over talent and ideological purity over commercial viability.