Mayflies
Pipás
Synopsis
Based on true events, Mayflies is the story of a famous Hungarian assassin from the 1930s – Pipás Pista. It starts with his arrest, and it is revealed that he was born as a woman but lived with a male identity. In prison, while waiting for execution, he forms a relationship with Irma, a pastor’s daughter, who teaches him to read and write. Their relationship develops into a strong bond that results in clemency being granted for Pista. However, Irma must pay the price for it. Their ambiguous love story is still relevant 100 years later, when manipulation and corruption still affect our choices.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cottbus Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emília Goldberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Emília Goldberg, Gábor Móray
- Original Score
- Botond Lelkes
- Original Title
- Pipás
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emília Goldberg
Emília Goldberg, Gábor Móray
Botond Lelkes
Ferenc Pusztai, Linda Pfeiffer
Department Leadership Roster
Emília Goldberg
Director
Emília Goldberg
Writer
Gábor Móray
Writer
Ferenc Pusztai
Producer
Linda Pfeiffer
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mayflies.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mayflies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mayflies about?
Based on true events, Mayflies is the story of a famous Hungarian assassin from the 1930s – Pipás Pista. It starts with his arrest, and it is revealed that he was born as a woman but lived with a male identity. In prison, while waiting for execution, he forms a relationship with Irma, a pastor’s daughter, who teaches him to read and write. Their relationship develops into a strong bond that results in clemency being granted for Pista. However, Irma must pay the price for it. Their ambiguous love story is still relevant 100 years later, when manipulation and corruption still affect our choices.
Who directed Mayflies?
Mayflies was directed by Emília Goldberg.
Who stars in Mayflies?
The principal cast of Mayflies includes Török-Illyés Orsolya, Natasa Stork, Sándor Terhes, Fehér Balázs Benő, Sándor Zsótér.
When was Mayflies released and how long is it?
Mayflies was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Mayflies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mayflies was composed by Botond Lelkes.