Hungarian Drama “Distance” Starts Shooting – A Story of Love, Loss, and Resilience

BORÍTÓ ALÁ: Photo credit: Papp M. Bori, CineSuper

Filming has begun on Distance (Távolság), the feature debut of Hungarian filmmaker Attila Dávid, supported by the National Film Institute’s Incubator Program. Spanning 29 shooting days across multiple seasons, the CineSuper-produced film stars Kurta Niké and Orbán Levente as a couple navigating the final year of their relationship amidst profound personal challenges.

Set in contemporary Hungary, “Distance” combines humor, love, and irony to explore themes of loss, healing, and the resilience of the human spirit. Eszter (Kurta Niké) battles leukemia while her husband Péter (Orbán Levente) copes with their emotional drift. Determined to help her recover at home, Péter builds a sterile room on their farm, offering a glimmer of hope as Eszter awaits a life-saving transplant.

Director Attila Dávid reflected on the project’s evolution: “Three years ago, I started writing this script, and it’s incredible to see it take shape before the camera. Every day, the cast and crew surpass my expectations, making this film much more than I ever envisioned.”

Filming is taking place in Budapest and rural locations, with production set to wrap by May 2025. With an experienced creative team, including cinematographer Zoltán Dévényi, production designer Zsófi Tasnádi, and composer József Iszlai, “Distance” promises to deliver a visually stunning, emotionally resonant experience.