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By Cunningham John
John Cunningham, 2014
István Szabó is a highly acclaimed Hungarian filmmaker, recognized as the only Hungarian to win an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film with 'Mephisto' (1981). Over a career spanning more than five decades, Szabó has consistently explored the individual's place within European history, focusing on those impacted by the tumultuous events of Central Europe and Hungary. His characters often grapple with finding meaning, security, and identity amidst significant historical backdrops.