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202594 minGdocumentary

Festivalnation

202594 minGdocumentary

Five iconic summer festivals in Hungary are featured, including Sziget, VOLT, and Balaton Sound, revealing their music and untold stories.

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Tamás Yvan Topolánszky,

Attila Csizmadia

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Five iconic summer festivals in Hungary are featured, including Sziget, VOLT, and Balaton Sound, revealing their music and untold stories.

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Tamás Yvan Topolánszky

Tamás Yvan Topolánszkydirector

Attila Csizmadiadirector

Angéla Eke

Angéla Ekecast

Beton.Hofi

Beck Zoltáncast

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Sziget Festival fills the island of Óbuda with music and energy each summer. "Festivalnation" captures the spirit of Hungary's summer festivals, including VOLT, Balaton Sound, and Kapolcs. The film features interviews with festival-goers and organizers, sharing personal stories and memories. It presents a backdrop of cultural significance and community, illustrating how these events have become symbols of freedom and expression in Hungary. The documentary runs for 94 minutes and was released in 2025.

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