Ferenc Varsányi
Directing
Biography
Ferenc Varsányi (professional name Umbertó, pen name Frency V. Wizard) (Budapest, July 23, 1950 –) is a Hungarian film director, screenwriter, producer, and university lecturer, winner of the Balázs Béla Award.
Known For
In the spirit of Frigyes Karinthy, an amusing pixilation burlesque about the everyday life of a graduating class, starring pantomime actors.
Schooltime Blues
After getting injured in a fight, the steward of the luxury steamer Honolulu Star encourages Smiling Jimmy to take over the job of the beaten stoker and waiter, in exchange for both of their wages. On the ship, he meets Mr. Irving, who is incognito, playing the role of the Archduke St. Antonio, as he wants to get to know the "underworld" from the inside. They teach each other how to avoid being exposed during their few-day adventure, and eventually, they switch roles. But the real adventure is only just beginning.
Dirty Fred, the Captain
A young man calls his friend, goes to war, returns wounded and reunites with his friend.
Honeymation
A short documentary about Hungarian pulp fiction author P. Howard, made on the occasion of the 115th anniversary of his birth.