MOVIE NEWS – The premiere of the Hunyadi series was not only a tribute to Hungarian history but also a reflection of the current political climate. The event gathered the elite of the ruling party, while one of the show’s screenwriters, Zsófia Ruttkay, drew attention with her provocative appearance.
The grand premiere of the Hunyadi series took place at the Palace of Arts, marking the debut of the most expensive Hungarian television series ever, funded with 16 billion forints in state support. Attending the event were several key political figures, including János Csák, Balázs Hankó, Mária Schmidt, Zsolt Semjén, Szilveszter Ókovács, Alexandra Szentkirályi, and Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky. Among the audience were also President Tamás Sulyok and Speaker of Parliament László Kövér.
Az Origón még mindig kint van a fotó Ruttkay Zsófia FUCK NER feliratú pólójáról, amit a Hunyadi-sorozat tegnapi díszbemutatóján viselt a Müpában. pic.twitter.com/E0eIfkHkDA
— Varga Ferenc (@filmklub) March 6, 2025
Controversial Stage Appearance
Amidst this high-profile gathering, screenwriter Zsófia Ruttkay stepped onto the stage wearing a T-shirt with the bold statement FUCK NER. Her outfit immediately caught attention and quickly went viral on social media. Journalist Ferenc Varga was the first to spot and share the image, which was originally published on Origo.
HVG also picked up on the story, fueling further political debates. Reports from the event suggest that Ruttkay’s gesture provoked noticeable discomfort among government-affiliated figures present at the screening.
State Funding and Political Messages
Hunyadi is the most expensive television production in Hungarian history, having received 16 billion forints in direct state funding. The project was also backed by TV2, making the premiere not only a cultural event but also one of political significance.
According to PORT.hu, Zsófia Ruttkay has worked on several acclaimed Hungarian films, including His Master’s Voice, Free Fall, and Taxidermia. Her bold political stance has only added to the growing tensions surrounding the series.
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