Exam, The2011

Director
Peter Bergendy

Actors

Janos Kulka (Marko Pal)
Zsolt Nagy (Jung Andras)
Peter Scherer (Kulcsar Emil)
Gabriella Hamori (Gati Eva)
Ferenc Elek (Csapo Imre)
Peter Haumann (Rozgonyi ezredes)

Budapest, 1957. A young defense officer’s loyalty is tested by his mentor in a highly deceptive spy game.
The 1956 Revolution has fallen. Terror reigns. Appointed by the Soviets, the new prime minister – a very paranoid János Kádár – orders that each and every National Security officer’s loyalty be tested according to new and rigorous directives. Jung (30) is a super-ambitious cultural NS officer living undercover as a private teacher. Jung’s apartment acts as a safe house where he meets agents and informants on a regular basis. Jung’s task is to gather information and forward it to his superiors. Markó (50) is Jung’s immediate superior, and also his only friend. Now, Markó, a war hero and a legend amongst the officers, is ordered to monitor Jung’s apartment and activities for a day to test his friend’s loyalty to the new regime. What sets out as routine surveillance takes a wild turn when Markó uncovers disturbing secrets in Jung’s life; secrets that can easily destroy the careers of both men.
“In only his second feature, director Peter Bergendy has fashioned a minor noir masterpiece. Period detail is as impeccable as it is fascinating, and the strong acting well serves the brooding, suspicious atmosphere.” – Straight.com
“There’s plenty of style on show here with some sumptuous set design that captures the art deco grandeur reserved for those who were in favor with the Soviet state.” – Screen Daily
“The twist and turns, betrayals and surprises are well organised and the result is a well-played, gripping and despairing little thriller that keeps its best shocks till last.” – Jigsaw Lounge