The Citizen

2016

1h 49m

Drama

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A Hungarian woman and a refugee form a deep bond.

Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

An involving, stacked deck of a story plus strong acting and a mix of vital themes combine to make "The Citizen" a solid drama about immigration, nationalism and survival in an often unforgiving world.

Jul 26, 2018

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Frank Scheck

Hollywood Reporter

It's a deeply moving examination of the current white-hot social issue of immigration, depicting the travails of an African refugee desperately trying to attain Hungarian citizenship.

Jul 5, 2018

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

A careful, compassionate and beautifully acted character drama with a social conscience.

Jul 5, 2018

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Examines immigration from a humanistic point of view.

Rated: B

Nov 2, 2018

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Harvey S. Karten

Big Apple Reviews

A stunning lead performance and a plot that resonates with current U.S. anxieties despite its base in Budapest.

Rated: A-

Oct 13, 2018

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Kam Williams

Sly Fox

A touching, timely and zany soap opera ostensibly reflecting the sensibilities of the modern Immigration Era.

Rated: 4/4

Aug 19, 2018

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Synopsis

A Hungarian woman and a refugee form a deep bond.

Director: Roland Vranik
Producer: Károly Féher
Screenwriter: Iván Szabó, Roland Vranik
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Hungarian
Release Date (Streaming): May 13, 2019
Runtime: 1h 49m