"The way British publishing works is that you go from not being published no matter how good you are,..." — Tibor Fischer

When I think of Hungarian films, I think of despair and bleakness, and what's more, despair and bleakness of indefensible duration.

Outside their country, Hungarian directors have had, from the critics at least, a friendly reception.

A public role endures for the literary high-command, as sages and seers, speaking out on social and political issues.

No one wants a masterpiece knocking around when your own book is looking for attention.