THE GRASS THAT GREW TO THE SKY
THE GRASS THAT GREW TO THE SKY
Color, Hungarian film, 82 min, 1979
(in Hungarian with no subtitles)
Writer-screenwriter: Éva Janikovszky
Director: György Palásthy
Main cast: Gyuri Hintsch, Mónika Ullmann, József Máriáss, János Rajz, Márta Fónay, Andrea Drahota, Dénes Újlaky, Margit Dajka
Not recommended for children under 6.
“Only the beautiful green grass will be missed!”
Schedule
When it comes to grassing, nothing is impossible for the tenants of a Budapest courtyard building.
One of our favorite youth films kicks off the Summer BEMatiné screenings!
Misu (Gyuri Hintsch) is spending his summer in an inner-city apartment building.
Although he has many friends in the area, he’s still bored.
One of the neighbors, Uncle Poldi (János Rajz), is preparing to retire after a long career as a park keeper.
Every morning and evening, he repeats how much he’ll miss the beautiful green lawn.
Misu decides to surprise Uncle Poldi on his last day by growing grass in the stone-covered courtyard of the building.
The enthusiastic little boy mobilizes everyone for this noble mission.
The 1970s–1980s were the golden age of Hungarian children's and youth films.
The Grass That Grew to the Sky is one of the most iconic and beloved works of the genre.
When released, nearly a quarter of a million people bought tickets, and later it became a staple of Hungarian Television.
For those born in that era, the film is a symbol of eternal nostalgia,
while for children it remains a timeless tale filled with exciting adventures and meaningful lessons.
🎞️ SCREENING TIME:
Saturday, August 16th, 14:00
🎟️ Ticket prices:
- Adult: 2,500 HUF
- Child: 1,800 HUF
Tickets are non-reserved, seating is first come, first served.
Doors open approx. 5 minutes before screening.
🛒 Tickets available:
- On-site: Weekdays 15:00–21:00, weekends 13:00–21:00
- Online: https://cooltix.hu/event/688397a2845ca97757e93264
🎥 The film is presented with the support of the National Film Institute Public Benefit Nonprofit Ltd.
Bem Cinema
In January 2016, the 108-year-old Bem Cinema will reopen its doors to the public, in a new way never seen before in Hungary: as a cinema of cult and classic films (no harm!), or as the educated French say (if you know your English): as a "repertory cinema".