Legendary Hungarian full-length animated films, if you want to practice your Hungarian in a fun way
In the rich history of Hungarian animation, there are many feature-length films that are not only popular with Hungarian audiences, but have also won international acclaim. Many people don't even know that Hungarian animation has a long history, for example, in 1980, the short animated film “The Fly” directed by Ferenc Rókusz even won an Academy Award, the first Hungarian Oscar. The following animated films have defined the childhood of many of us or even our parents, although all of the films on this list are either made for adults or you can appreciate them more as a grown-up. If you are already familiar with Hungarian language and culture, or even if you have been immersed in it for a long time, you should definitely watch the following full-length animated films, which are also excellent for practising your Hungarian.
Cat City (1986)
A special animated film about the battle between cats and mice, "Cat City" is a colourful mix of an adventure film, a gangster film and a spy film, and a parody of these film genres, as well as specific films and film characters, with its inimitable humour. The complexity of the parody and the uniqueness of the animation at its time made it a unique and innovative animated work, even on an international level, and made it a huge success and one can even say a “cultic piece”. After much time and great anticipation, its sequel was finally released in 2007, but unfortunately it failed to live up to the original, which generations grew up on.
The Little Fox (1981)
Based on the famous novel by the same title written by István Fekete, "The Little Fox2 (in Hungarian: Vuk) is an animated film that follows the adventures and “coming of age” of a little fox. The well-known story begins with the happy moments of a family of foxes when their newborn cubs are born, including the mischievous Vuk. The parents believe he takes after his grandfather, so they name him Vuk. But after he is orphaned, he is taken into the care of his uncle Karak. Karak not only provides shelter in his cave, but also teaches him the art of hunting. Vuk proves to be a diligent student and, to Karak's great pride, grows up to be a brave and clever fox. He also proves his ingenuity and courage in an adventure of a lifetime when he rescues a fox girl from the hunter's grasp.
Snow White (1984)
Not specifically for children, this cartoon is a bold and humorous adaptation of the classic Snow White story. The protagonist is Snow White, a large, clumsy but incredibly strong princess who lives a lonely and forgotten life in the intrigue-filled royal court. Her stepmother wants to get rid of her, so Snow White ends up in the tiny house of the dwarves, which she soon makes her own. When the neighbouring king proposes, Snow White refuses - she doesn't want to be queen.
These legendary Hungarian animated films are not only entertaining, but they also convey deeper human values and generations have grown up with them. They're a great way to learn about Hungarian culture through our beloved stories, while practising the language and of course learning some famous Hungarian film catchphrases!
Hungarian cartoon watching is on! Do you have a favourite Hungarian cartoon?
In the rich history of Hungarian animation, there are many feature-length films that are not only popular with Hungarian audiences, but have also won international acclaim. Many people don't even know that Hungarian animation has a long history, for example, in 1980, the short animated film “The Fly” directed by Ferenc Rókusz even won an Academy Award, the first Hungarian Oscar. The following animated films have defined the childhood of many of us or even our parents, although all of the films on this list are either made for adults or you can appreciate them more as a grown-up. If you are already familiar with Hungarian language and culture, or even if you have been immersed in it for a long time, you should definitely watch the following full-length animated films, which are also excellent for practising your Hungarian.
Cat City (1986)
A special animated film about the battle between cats and mice, "Cat City" is a colourful mix of an adventure film, a gangster film and a spy film, and a parody of these film genres, as well as specific films and film characters, with its inimitable humour. The complexity of the parody and the uniqueness of the animation at its time made it a unique and innovative animated work, even on an international level, and made it a huge success and one can even say a “cultic piece”. After much time and great anticipation, its sequel was finally released in 2007, but unfortunately it failed to live up to the original, which generations grew up on.
The Little Fox (1981)
Based on the famous novel by the same title written by István Fekete, "The Little Fox2 (in Hungarian: Vuk) is an animated film that follows the adventures and “coming of age” of a little fox. The well-known story begins with the happy moments of a family of foxes when their newborn cubs are born, including the mischievous Vuk. The parents believe he takes after his grandfather, so they name him Vuk. But after he is orphaned, he is taken into the care of his uncle Karak. Karak not only provides shelter in his cave, but also teaches him the art of hunting. Vuk proves to be a diligent student and, to Karak's great pride, grows up to be a brave and clever fox. He also proves his ingenuity and courage in an adventure of a lifetime when he rescues a fox girl from the hunter's grasp.
Snow White (1984)
Not specifically for children, this cartoon is a bold and humorous adaptation of the classic Snow White story. The protagonist is Snow White, a large, clumsy but incredibly strong princess who lives a lonely and forgotten life in the intrigue-filled royal court. Her stepmother wants to get rid of her, so Snow White ends up in the tiny house of the dwarves, which she soon makes her own. When the neighbouring king proposes, Snow White refuses - she doesn't want to be queen.
These legendary Hungarian animated films are not only entertaining, but they also convey deeper human values and generations have grown up with them. They're a great way to learn about Hungarian culture through our beloved stories, while practising the language and of course learning some famous Hungarian film catchphrases!
Hungarian cartoon watching is on! Do you have a favourite Hungarian cartoon?