Lajkó - Cigány az ürben

2018 [HUNGARIAN]

Comedy / Drama

IMDb Rating 5.8/10 10 1390 1.4K

dark comedy parody gipsy russian politics

Plot summary

In 1957 the Soviet Union decides to give Hungary the chance to choose the world's first cosmonaut, who can be the very first person in space. It seems like the best candidate is Lajkó, the gypsy spraying pilot.

Director

Balázs Lengyel Photo
Balázs Lengyel

Top cast

Nóra Trokán Photo
Nóra Trokán as Gajdánné
Sergej Onopko Photo
Sergej Onopko as Gagarin
Tsogtsaikan Narantsogt Photo
Tsogtsaikan Narantsogt as Timuzsin
Athina Papadimitriu Photo
Athina Papadimitriu as Tünde
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830.62 MB
1280*536
Hungarian 2.0
NR
Subtitles ro  us  hu  
25 fps
1 hr 30 min
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1.5 GB
1920*804
Hungarian 2.0
NR
Subtitles ro  us  hu  
25 fps
1 hr 30 min
Seeds 1

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by panta-4 7 / 10

Great humour

Lajko - Cigany az urben, directed by Balazs Lengyel, is a charming and creative film that mixes comedy, drama, and sci-fi in a really fun way. Set in the 1950s during the Soviet space race, it tells the story of a young Roma guy named Lajko who dreams of being an astronaut. The unique concept and its execution really grab your attention, while also diving into themes of identity, culture, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity and discrimination.What makes this film stand out is how it balances humor with serious social issues. Lengyel's direction is both engaging and insightful, allowing the characters to shine while tackling the historical challenges faced by the Roma community across Eastern Europe. The performances are top-notch, especially from the lead actor, who brings a relatable charm to Lajko, making his dreams and struggles hit home for the audience.The cinematography captures the vibe of the time beautifully, and the imaginative scenes of space travel add a playful element that enhances the viewing experience. Plus, the soundtrack, which features elements of traditional Roma music, really adds depth to the story, creating a rich atmosphere.Overall, it's a heartwarming and enjoyable film that gives a fresh take on culture and ambition. It highlights the power of dreams and the significance of embracing one's roots. I really appreciated the humor throughout!
Reviewed by Kirpianuscus

nice

If you are familiar with the Hungarian cinematography of the last decade, "Lajko" is not a surprise. It is not a dissapointment, too. It seems a not very subtle revenge against recent history, ironic perspective about Soviet space program, a not bad critic against racism and a good example of use of magic realism and absurd literature, amusing and vulgar but real nice. So, far be a revelation, it is a decent and not bad crafted comedy. My only reserve for Brejnev, a better option can be more reasonable
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