Ferenc Kósa facts for kids
Ferenc Kósa (born November 21, 1937 – died December 12, 2018) was an important Hungarian movie director and screenwriter. This means he was in charge of making movies and also wrote the stories for them. He was born in a city called Nyíregyháza in Hungary.
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Ferenc Kósa: A Life in Film
Ferenc Kósa directed thirteen movies during his career, from 1961 to 1988. He was known for his unique style and for telling stories that often reflected Hungarian life and history.
Award-Winning Director
One of his biggest achievements was winning the Best Director award at the 1967 Cannes Film Festival. This is a very famous international film festival. He won for his movie called Ten Thousand Days. This film is about the lives of Hungarian peasants over many years.
Other Notable Works
Another well-known movie directed by Kósa was The Upthrown Stone, which came out in 1969. His films often explored deep social and historical themes.
Later Life and Legacy
Besides making movies, Ferenc Kósa was also involved in politics in Hungary. He served as a member of the Hungarian Parliament for several terms. He passed away in Budapest on December 12, 2018, when he was 81 years old. His work continues to be an important part of Hungarian cinema.
