Explanation for Everything

Explanation for Everything (Hungarian: Magyarázat mindenre) is a 2023 Hungarian-Slovak drama film[2] directed by Gábor Reisz, who co-wrote the screenplay with Éva Schulze.[3]

Explanation for Everything
Theatrical release poster
HungarianMagyarázat mindenre
Directed byGábor Reisz
Written by
  • Gábor Reisz
  • Éva Schulze
Produced byJúlia Berkes
Starring
  • Gáspár Adonyi-Walsh
  • István Znamenák
  • András Rusznák
  • Rebeka Hatházi
  • Lilla Kizlinger
  • Eliza Sodró
  • Krisztina Urbanovits
  • Gergely Kocsis
CinematographyKristóf Becsey[1]
Edited by
  • Vanda Gorácz[1]
  • Gábor Reisz[1]
Music by
  • András Kálmán[1]
  • Gábor Reisz[1]
Production
companies
  • Proton Cinema
  • MPhilms
Distributed byCirko Film
Release dates
  • 1 September 2023 (2023-09-01) (Venice)
  • 5 October 2023 (2023-10-05) (Hungary)
Running time
152 minutes[1]
Countries
  • Hungary
  • Slovakia
LanguageHungarian[1]

The film premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, where it won the Orizzonti Award for Best Film.

Synopsis

In Budapest, young student Abel falls in love with his best friend Janka. Meanwhile, the slacker student's failed exam somehow triggers a politicized tabloid scandal.

Cast
  • Gáspár Adonyi-Walsh as Abel[3]
  • István Znamenák as György[3]
  • András Rusznák as Jakab[3]
  • Rebeka Hatházi as Erika[3]
  • Lilla Kizlinger as Janka[3]
  • Eliza Sodró as Dorka[4]
  • Krisztina Urbanovits as Judit[5]
  • Gergely Kocsis

Production

Explanation for Everything was produced by Júlia Berkes for Proton Cinema, with the Slovak company MPhilms.[6][3]

Release

Explanation for Everything was selected to be screened in the Orizzonti section at the 80th Venice International Film Festival,[7] where it had its world premiere on 1 September 2023.[1] International sales are handled by Films Boutique.[8] The film is scheduled to be released in Hungary on 5 October 2023 by Cirko Film.[6]

It was also invited at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in 'World Cinema' section and was screened on 5 October 2023.[9]

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100% based on 5 reviews, with an average rating of 6.5/10.[10]

Awards and nominations
Awards and nominations for Explanation for Everything
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Venice Film Festival 9 September 2023 Orizzonti Award for Best Film Gábor Reisz Won [11]
Chicago International Film Festival 22 October 2023 Gold Hugo Explanation for Everything Won [12]
Silver Hugo for Best Screenplay Gábor Reisz & Éva Schulze Won [13]

References
  1. "Magyarázat mindenre (Explanation for everything)". La Biennale di Venezia. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  2. Halligan, Fionnuala (2 September 2023). "'Explanation For Everything': Venice Review". Screen International. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  3. Lemercier, Fabien (1 September 2023). "Review: Explanation for Everything". Cineuropa. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  4. "EXPLANATION FOR EVERYTHING / MAGYARÁZAT MINDENRE". European Film Awards. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  5. Felperin, Leslie (1 September 2023). "'Explanation for Everything' Review: A Timely Look at Culture Wars in Central Europe". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  6. Dams, Tim (26 July 2023). "Films Boutique takes on sales for Gábor Reisz's Venice Horizons film 'Explanation For Everything' (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  7. Tartaglione, Nancy (25 July 2023). "Venice Film Festival Lineup: Mann, Lanthimos, Fincher, DuVernay, Cooper, Besson, Coppola, Hamaguchi In Competition; Polanski, Allen, Anderson, Linklater Out Of Competition – Full List". Deadline. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  8. Ramachandran, Naman (24 August 2023). "Venice Title 'Explanation for Everything' Sells in Italy and Romania, Debuts Trailer Exploring 'Tensions of a Polarized Society' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  9. "The 28th Busan International Film Festival: Selection List". Busan International Film Festival. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  10. "Explanation for Everything". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  11. Gularte, Alejandra (9 September 2023). "Poor Thing, Yorgos Lanthimos Wins Golden Lion at the Venice". Vulture. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  12. Phillips, Michael (20 October 2023). "Chicago International Film Fest winners are announced, and there's an explanation for everything". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  13. "59th Chicago International Film Festival Announces Award-Winners". RogerEbert.com. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.


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