Rabbits in the Cloak-Room 1971
Immerse yourself in the biting satire of *Rabbits in the Cloak-Room (1971)*, István Bácskai Lauró's darkly comedic masterpiece that skewers hypocrisy under Socialist ideals.
Director: István Bácskai Lauró
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Rabbits in the Cloak-Room (1971)* about?
The film dives into the underbelly of a socialist society where a manipulative local operator, Apuka, thrives by exploiting loopholes, black-market trade, and the desperation of those around him. His schemes—from selling rabbit meat as mutton to running underground cigar dens—paint a bleakly comic portrait of survival in a corrupt system.
Who directed *Rabbits in the Cloak-Room*?
István Bácskai Lauró directed this sharp-edged satire, blending grotesque humor with biting social commentary in his unique directorial style.
Who stars in *Rabbits in the Cloak-Room*?
The film features Antal Páger as Apuka, with the supporting cast including István Iglódi, László Inke, János Rajz, and Ila Schütz, alongside the legendary Hilda Gobbi.
Is *Rabbits in the Cloak-Room (1971)* worth watching?
If you enjoy dark comedies that double as biting social critiques, this 78-minute Hungarian film delivers laughs with a side of uncomfortable truth. While it's unrated, its themes of corruption and survival make it a fascinating watch for fans of period satire and morally ambiguous storytelling.
How long is *Rabbits in the Cloak-Room*?
The runtime of *Rabbits in the Cloak-Room (1971)* is 78 minutes.
About Rabbits in the Cloak-Room (1971) — A Dark Satire of Socialism and Greed in Post-War Hungary
Immerse yourself in the biting satire of *Rabbits in the Cloak-Room (1971)*, István Bácskai Lauró's darkly comedic masterpiece that skewers hypocrisy under Socialist ideals. Set in a grimy, post-war Hungary, the film follows Vágó, an idealistic young propagandist who seeks refuge with Apuka (Dávid), a cunning local powerbroker living on society's fringes. Apuka's world operates on smuggled goods, black-market deals, and relentless exploitation, turning every hardship—even his own rabbit farm—into a cold-cash opportunity. With a razor-sharp lens, Lauró exposes the absurdity of bureaucracy when faced with human greed, blending grotesque humor with unflinching social critique.
Antal Páger and István Iglódi lead the stellar cast, delivering performances that oscillate between dark farce and grim realism. The claustrophobic atmosphere crackles with tension as Apuka navigates a labyrinth of corruption, where every tenant's room hides a cigar-smuggling den and every loan is a trap. *Rabbits in the Cloak-Room (1971)* isn't just a comedy—it's a time-capsule of moral decay, wrapped in the tight 78-minute runtime of a film that lingers like the stench of its unscrupulous world.