A zsarnok szíve, avagy Boccaccio Magyarországon

Atrocious English subtitles make this rating tentative by default. Predictably, there is plenty to admire visually, and Jancso's theatrical leanings are especially pronounced in this studio bound setting which emphasises the artificial nature of its creative design. This unique approach, often incorrectly called 'Fellini-esque', predates the likes of Greenaway by years, and it's very skillfully done, although it's probably best appreciated as a companion piece to Private Vices Public Virtues.