On Thursday the 6th of November the film “No Mercy” by the Hungarian cinematographer Elemér Ragályi will be shown in Duikers Derde Ambachtsschool in The Hague. Mr Ragályi will be here as well to give an explanation on his film.
No Mercy
Based on actual events, cinematographer Elemér Ragályi's film evokes the Pusoma case, a recent murder trial with a tragic end. Falsely accused, the protagonist of No Mercy spent years in preliminary custody and then in prison before being cleared of the charges against him. While cases like these may also occur in better-tempered societies, in badly operating unorganized societies without clear legislation, it may be part of the deal. No Mercy is no thesis drama, but life in its dense self.
Elemér Ragályi
A native of Budapest, Elemér Ragályi studied his craft at the Hungarian Film Academy. During his 40-year career, he shot 100 features, including theatrical films, mini-series, TV movies, and documentaries. As one of the most prolific Hungarian cinematographers, he has worked extensively in North America and Europe. He is fluent in English and Hungarian.
A six-time winner of Critic's prize for Best Cinematography at the Hungarian Film Festival, he shot numberous films that went on to win major awards at international film festivals, the Academy Awards, the Emmy's, and the ACE's.
He returned to the Hungarian Film Academy as a professor from 1982 to 1990. In Hungary he is also the recipient of Béla Balázs Award, Artist of Merit, Outstanding Artist, and Kossuth Award.
Mr. Ragályi taught a Master’s Course at the Hungarian Film Academy, along with renowned cinematographer Mr. Vilmos Zsigmond.
He directed two theatrical features and a documentary within the last three years.
Where: Duikers Derde Ambachtsschool, Zwaardstraat 16, 2584 TX Den Haag
When: Thursday, November 6, 19.30
Entry fee: EUR 5,-
This film presentation will be realised with the support of Vereniging Hendrick de Keyser. www.hendrickdekeyser.nl