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Kornél Mundruczó Directs ‘Unbelievable’ Amy Adams in ‘At the Sea’ But Has Been ‘Blacklisted in Hungary for Years’: ‘I’m Lucky I’m Able to Work’

February 16, 2026 at 05:55 AM
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Kornél Mundruczó Directs ‘Unbelievable’ Amy Adams in ‘At the Sea’ But Has Been ‘Blacklisted in Hungary for Years’: ‘I’m Lucky I’m Able to Work’
Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó directs Amy Adams in the Berlinale competition film “At the Sea,” which might be his most accessible film yet.  “I’m just grateful I get to tell my stories in English and make American movies. I certainly didn’t want to make a ‘European’ film in the U.S. and just sink into the […]

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Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó directs Amy Adams in the Berlinale competition film “At the Sea,” which might be his most accessible film yet.  “I’m just grateful I get to tell my stories in English and make American movies. I certainly didn’t want to make a ‘European’ film in the U.S. and just sink into the […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó directs Amy Adams in the Berlinale competition film “At the Sea,” which might be his most accessible film yet.  “I’m just grateful I get to tell my stories in English and make American movies. I certainly didn’t want to make a ‘European’ film in the U.S. and just sink into the […] Home Film Global Feb 15, 2026 9:55pm PT Kornél Mundruczó Directs ‘Unbelievable’ Amy Adams in ‘At the Sea’ But Has Been ‘Blacklisted in Hungary for Years’: ‘I’m Lucky I’m Able to Work’ By Marta Balaga Plus Icon Marta Balaga Latest Director Hanna Bergholm and Star Seidi Haarla Talk Berlinale Shocker ‘Nightborn’: ‘We Were Dead Serious While Making It’ 18 hours ago The Rich Fall in Anke Blondé’s Berlin Competitioin Drama ’Dust’ But Today’s Reality Is ‘Much More Absurd’ 2 days ago In Johnny Flynn, John C. Reilly Starrer ‘A Prayer for the Dying,’ Dara Van Dusen Takes on Epidemics, Wildfires and Immigrants That ‘Built’ the U.S. 3 days ago See All Courtesy of Kornél Mundruczó Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó directs Amy Adams in the Berlinale competition film “At the Sea,” which might be his most accessible film yet. “I’m just grateful I get to tell my stories in English and make American movies. I certainly didn’t want to make a ‘European’ film in the U.S. and just sink into the Atlantic Ocean,” he smiles, but there’s more to his statement. Related Stories Fox Picks Up New Season of 'Running Wild With Bear Grylls' (EXCLUSIVE)

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