Golden Legends

Screening November 24, 2024

Showtimes

Sunday, November 24

3:00pm

Ticketing

$7 /Single Ticket 

$35 /All-Access Pass 

15% Off all tickets for FACETS Members

What does it take to become the greatest water polo team in Olympic history? 

The Hungarian men’s national water polo team, led by Dr. Dénes Kemény became Olympic champions for three consecutive Olympics. This is something no one has ever achieved before! In 23 world tournaments, they have been on the podium 22 times, and have won 18 finals, including 10 gold and 8 silver medals. Dénes and six of them are water polo legends who, as three-time Olympic champions, have joined the ranks of Hungarian legends and international aquatic sport immortals. They have shown that TALENT, WORK, MODESTY, WILL, HUMILITY, HUMOR and LOVE is what makes a man! They have achieved their world-renowned success while remaining human, retaining the light, intelligent, witty, typically Hungarian swimming style that has always characterized them and Hungarian water polo! 

Tamás Zákonyi S. & Ottó Ifj. Elek, Hungary, 2023, 149 minutes. In Hungarian with English subtitles. 

EUNIC FILM FESTIVAL

This screening is a part of the EUNIC Film Festival. The European Union National Institute for Culture (EUNIC) Film Festival strives on explore the diverse cultural landscapes of Europe, offering fresh perspectives on the continent’s evolving identities, and bringing a rich selection of foreign films to Chicago. Learn more here.

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