The Alchemist and the Virgin
Az alkimista és a szűz
Synopsis
The story is set in the present day. László Sziráki, a womanizer and chemistry professor, is searching for the secret of making gold, but one component is missing. He wants fame and a solution to his financial problems. When he meets Esthena, an eccentric philosopher who wants to lose her virginity, he succeeds in turning plastic into gold. But he, a shrewish and shrewd man, does not recognise the exceptional nature of this encounter and pushes her away. Sophika, the wise grandmother of Syracuse, also meets Esthena: she sees her as a kindred spirit and assigns her to her grandson. But in the meantime, Mr. Maci, Esthéna's bumfordian and buffalo-loving gladiator knight, who will do anything for the girl, begins to pursue the alchemist out of jealousy. Will Syracuse find the answer to the alchemist's question? And is making gold even important?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zoltán Kamondi
- Screenplay & Story
- Zoltán Kamondi
- Original Title
- Az alkimista és a szűz
- Country of Origin
- France, Hungary, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Eurofilm Stúdió, Magyar Televízió Müvelödési Föszerkesztöség (MTV) (I), Új Dialóg Stúdió
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zoltán Kamondi
Zoltán Kamondi
Gábor Medvigy
Zsuzsa Pósán
Károly Makk, Péter Miskolczi, Jolán Árvai
Department Leadership Roster
Krisztina Berzsenyi
Costume Design
Károly Makk
Producer
Zsuzsa Pósán
Editor
Gábor Medvigy
Director of Photography
Zoltán Kamondi
Writer
Péter Miskolczi
Producer
Jolán Árvai
Producer
Márton Ágh
Production Design
Attila Kovács
Production Design
Zoltán Kamondi
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alchemist and the Virgin
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What is The Alchemist and the Virgin about?
The story is set in the present day. László Sziráki, a womanizer and chemistry professor, is searching for the secret of making gold, but one component is missing. He wants fame and a solution to his financial problems. When he meets Esthena, an eccentric philosopher who wants to lose her virginity, he succeeds in turning plastic into gold. But he, a shrewish and shrewd man, does not recognise the exceptional nature of this encounter and pushes her away. Sophika, the wise grandmother of Syracuse, also meets Esthena: she sees her as a kindred spirit and assigns her to her grandson. But in the meantime, Mr. Maci, Esthéna's bumfordian and buffalo-loving gladiator knight, who will do anything for the girl, begins to pursue the alchemist out of jealousy. Will Syracuse find the answer to the alchemist's question? And is making gold even important?
Who directed The Alchemist and the Virgin?
The Alchemist and the Virgin was directed by Zoltán Kamondi.
Who stars in The Alchemist and the Virgin?
The principal cast of The Alchemist and the Virgin includes Mariusz Bonaszewski, Eszter Ónodi, Danuta Szaflarska, Norbert Növényi, Péter Haumann.
When was The Alchemist and the Virgin released and how long is it?
The Alchemist and the Virgin was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.