András Kovács (film director)
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Born20 June 1925
OccupationFilm director
Yearsactive1952–96
András Kovács | |
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| Born | 20 June 1925 |
| Died | 11 March 2017 (aged 91)[1] Budapest, Hungary |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1952–96 |
András Kovács (20 June 1925 – 11 March 2017) was a Hungarian film director and screenwriter. He directed 30 films between 1961 and 1996. His 1968 film The Lost Generation was entered into the 6th Moscow International Film Festival.[2] His 1978 film A ménesgazda was entered into the 29th Berlin International Film Festival.[3] His 1981 film Temporary Paradise won the Silver Prize at the 12th Moscow International Film Festival.[4] His 1985 film The Red Countess was entered into the 14th Moscow International Film Festival.[5]
He was also a member of the jury at the 5th Moscow International Film Festival in 1967[6] and the 1976 Cannes Film Festival.[7]
