Candide
Synopsis
As a free adaptation of Voltaire's classic, our Candide tries to win the beloved Cunégonde's heart in different contemporary settings. In the 13 episodes he finds himself in challanging situations, and has to face the cruelty of the world. He follows Master Pangloss's instructions to always stay optimistic, while travelling the world from a Californian start up company through North-Optimistan into deep space. As the novel itself our adaptation is a political and religious satire of our times.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zsuzsanna Kreif
- Screenplay & Story
- Balázs Turai, Nándor Bera
- Original Title
- Candide
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Popfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zsuzsanna Kreif
Balázs Turai, Nándor Bera
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Zsuzsanna Kreif
Director
Balázs Turai
Screenplay
Nándor Bera
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Frequently Asked Questions About Candide
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What is Candide about?
As a free adaptation of Voltaire's classic, our Candide tries to win the beloved Cunégonde's heart in different contemporary settings. In the 13 episodes he finds himself in challanging situations, and has to face the cruelty of the world. He follows Master Pangloss's instructions to always stay optimistic, while travelling the world from a Californian start up company through North-Optimistan into deep space. As the novel itself our adaptation is a political and religious satire of our times.
Who directed Candide?
Candide was directed by Zsuzsanna Kreif.
Who stars in Candide?
The principal cast of Candide includes Adél Jordán, Zoltán Rajkai, Gábor Máté, János Kulka.
When was Candide released and how long is it?
Candide was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.