Tabló
“Hungarian film noir”
Synopsis
Karcsi, a Roma policeman, lives with Eva, a Swede. One day he is called to the scene of the murder of a wealthy trafficker named Schulter. He begins to investigate the crime, interrogate neighbours and suspects, and untangle a complex situation - one that he, himself, complicates even further. For he is a gypsy, who despite being adopted and raised by "regular" Hungarians, has his nose rubbed in his minority status every day. The film, which is based on the novel by Ákos Kertész, is a shrewd genre work full of dusky humour and surreal situations. Tabló follows a vivid succession of strange images that eventually lead to the emergence of the central story about a charismatic police officer on a tireless quest for the truth, though he must fight against virtually everyone and is just as fallible as the next person. Tabló makes a statement on the issue of race and racism - or, indeed, relations between any minority and majority.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gábor Dettre
- Screenplay & Story
- Gábor Dettre
- Original Score
- Alexander Bălănescu
- Original Title
- Tabló
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian, Romanian
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Új Budapest Filmstudió
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gábor Dettre
Gábor Dettre, Ákos Kertész
Alexander Bălănescu
Zsolt Tóth
Gabriella Koncz
László Kántor
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriella Koncz
Editor
Gábor Dettre
Screenplay
Gábor Dettre
Director
László Kántor
Producer
Zsolt Tóth
Director of Photography
János Breckl
Costume Design
Alexander Bălănescu
Original Music Composer
Szilvia Ritter
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tabló
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tabló about?
Karcsi, a Roma policeman, lives with Eva, a Swede. One day he is called to the scene of the murder of a wealthy trafficker named Schulter. He begins to investigate the crime, interrogate neighbours and suspects, and untangle a complex situation - one that he, himself, complicates even further. For he is a gypsy, who despite being adopted and raised by "regular" Hungarians, has his nose rubbed in his minority status every day. The film, which is based on the novel by Ákos Kertész, is a shrewd genre work full of dusky humour and surreal situations. Tabló follows a vivid succession of strange images that eventually lead to the emergence of the central story about a charismatic police officer on a tireless quest for the truth, though he must fight against virtually everyone and is just as fallible as the next person. Tabló makes a statement on the issue of race and racism - or, indeed, relations between any minority and majority.
Who directed Tabló?
Tabló was directed by Gábor Dettre.
Who stars in Tabló?
The principal cast of Tabló includes Zoltán Mucsi, József Tóth, Sándor Fábry, Kamilla Fátyol, Anna Györgyi.
When was Tabló released and how long is it?
Tabló was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Tabló?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tabló was composed by Alexander Bălănescu.