: The film realistically recreates the atmosphere of early 1960s Budapest, a time when citizens were forced to report on one another to the communist regime.
(English title: The Game ) is a 2022 Hungarian spy thriller directed by Péter Fazakas. It serves as a sequel to the 2011 hit The Exam ( A vizsga ) and is set in Budapest in 1963, during the height of the Cold War. Plot Summary A jatszma subtitles English
: In addition to English, it has been released as Vidas em Jogo in Brazil and Le Jeu des espions in France. Critical Reception : The film realistically recreates the atmosphere of
For international audiences, the film is known as and has been released with English subtitles in various markets. Plot Summary : In addition to English, it
: Reviewers highlight the screenplay's smart, unexpected turns that reward viewers who pay close attention to small hints and clues.
The story follows state security officer András Jung, whose seemingly perfect life and career prospects are threatened when a legendary spy from the past, Pál Markó, resurfaces in connection with an unsolved case. The film centers on a "merciless duel" of wits where every gesture could be fatal and no one is who they seem. Key themes and elements include: