What is Knight of the TV-screen?
Knight of the TV-screen is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1970
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- Jan 4, 1970
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 9.7/10
- Status
- Released
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Knight of the TV-screen is a film first released in 1970. Catalogued under Comedy. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A beer-factory worker becomes a TV hero, lampooning media and public life.”
- Sharp satire of public life and media
- Comedy blends historical parody with everyday characters
- Distinctive Hungarian humor
- Humor is rooted in 1970s Hungarian context, which may not translate universally
Watch it if you enjoy satirical comedies that poke fun at media and history.
The film is a lighthearted comedy with satirical content, suitable for mature audiences comfortable with political satire.
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What genre is "Knight of the TV-screen"?
It is a comedy that uses satire to critique public life and the media.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Prohászka Feri, a beer-factory worker who becomes an amateur TV hero.
What does the film mock?
It mocks public life and the media through a parody of a TV series.
When was the film released?
It was released in 1970, on 1 April in Hungary.
What historical backdrop does the story reference?
It references battles for Hungarian castles during the Ottoman occupation, presented within the TV series format.
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