HUKKLE is a film that defies genre and has captivated audiences around the world: it is a stunningly artful and unconventional murder mystery. Set in a Hungarian village, it is the story of how the 'useless' members of community die one after another: those unable to work, the unemployed, the old people, the ill ones. But, behind these seemingly innocuous deaths, lay a series of murders and every woman in the village is guilty. And there are many, many hidden secrets, and surprises, to unbury.
Without dialogue, but with much humour, sounds overtake words in HUKKLE, especially an old man's hiccups that recur throughout the story. Gyorgy Palfi wanted to tell a story through seemingly disconnected vignettes about everyday life, but then bring all the elements together through a common theme and a "symphony of noise". He believes that sometimes you have to turn life upside down to understand what's really going on.
Winner of the New Director's Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival and of the Best FIrst Film Award at the European Film Awards, HUKKLE is a joy to watch... and listen to.
| Screen |
Aspect Ratio 1.85:1,Anamorphic Widescreen |
| Release Date: |
22 August 2005 |
