About András Kovács
Lived 1925 – 2017 (aged 91). András Kovács was a Hungarian film director, screenwriter, university teacher and director.
András Kovács (20 June 1925 – 11 March 2017) was a Hungarian film director and screenwriter. He directed 30 films between 1961 and 1996. His 1968 film The Lost Generation was entered into the 6th Moscow International Film Festival. His 1978 film A ménesgazda was entered into the 29th Berlin International Film Festival. His 1981 film Temporary Paradise won the Silver Prize at the 12th Moscow International Film Festival. His 1985 film The Red Countess was entered into the 14th Moscow International Film Festival.
He was also a member of the jury at the 5th Moscow International Film Festival in 1967 and the 1976 Cannes Film Festival.
Selected filmography Semmelweis (1952) Cold Days (1966) The Lost Generation (1968) Present Indicative (1972) A ménesgazda (1978) A Sunday in October (1979) Temporary Paradise (1981) The Red Countess (1985)
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Who was András Kovács?
Film director, Screenwriter (1925–2017)
When was András Kovács born?
András Kovács was born on 20 June 1925 in Chidea.
When did András Kovács die?
András Kovács died on 11 March 2017 in Budapest.
What was András Kovács's occupation?
András Kovács was a film director, screenwriter, university teacher and director.
What nationality was András Kovács?
András Kovács was Hungarian.
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