Zsófia Szilágyi’s New Film to Premiere at Venice Film Festival

Zsófia Szilágyi, the acclaimed director of “One Day,” is set to premiere her new film, “Január 2”, at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. This year’s festival, starting on August 28, will feature Szilágyi’s film in the Biennale College Cinema section, a prestigious program that supports the production of micro-budget films.

“January 2” is a poignant, micro-realist story exploring the complexities of separation. The narrative unfolds from the perspective of the best friend of a woman named Klára, who moves out from her husband’s home. Her friend, Ági, assists her through this transition, with the story encapsulating their journey through seven car trips, each unique despite covering the same route.

The film was produced with the support of a €200,000 grant from the Venice Biennale, making it one of the four international projects selected for this honor. It was filmed in early 2024 in Budapest, featuring performances by Jóvári Csenge and Konrád Zsuzsanna. The screenplay was penned by Szilágyi herself, with production handled by Poste Restante, and producers Csernátony Dóra and Horvát Lili. The film’s cinematography was done by Becsey Kristóf.

Following its Venice debut, “January 2” will be released in Hungarian cinemas on October 3, offering local audiences a chance to experience Szilágyi‘s latest work.