Ján Kadár

A master of humanist storytelling, Ján Kadár was born in 1918 in Budapest, Hungary. He was active from the 1940s up until the 1980s, primarily in the drama genre, with notable films including "The Shop on Main Street" which won him an Academy Award. Known for his profound, empathetic portrayal of characters, Kadár's work often explored the impact of political turmoil on ordinary people. Amid the often harsh realities Kadár depicted, he never lost sight of the individual's capacity for kindness, making his films resonate with a heartrending humanity.