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János Rózsa's new film a modern tragi-comedy about strained family relations,
whose meaning is universal. The first part,
and probably the best, is an ingenious kaleidoscope tracing the frenetic life of a family, (headed by a well positioned businessman who brings his mistress home for a quick grapple) who so infrequently meet that they are forced to scribble messages on a kitchen board. The younger son has rigged up a complicated telescope spying system with
which he can survey the neighbourhood
while playing truant, and much of the
action centres on him and the luxuriously
appointed house, through which Elemér
Ragalyi's camera prowls with maximum
virtuosity. The film finally seems to
condemn the parents for their self-centredness, but only occasionally becomes too serious and preachy. The fast moving cast
are pressed into a tight ensemble and
introduced in a witty sequence as the house
and its inhabitants awaken and prepare for
another quirky day." - John Gillet, London
Film Festival programme, 1987

From an interview with János Rózsa:
"Do you think people in other countries
will understand the situation in the film -
that leisure time has virtually disappeared
in modern-day Hungary?"

Naturally. Everyone in the world recognizes a rat race when they see one.”

"Naturally Everyone in the world recog-
nises zx rat race when they sec one.”