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István Nagy-Homoki (1914 - 1979) was a Hungarian filmmaker and cinematographer, honored with the Kossuth Prize.
Known primarily for his nature documentaries, István Nagy-Homoki captured the beauty of the Hungarian landscape and wildlife. He was a pioneer in nature filmmaking in Hungary, and his name remains synonymous with the genre. His films gained international recognition, being purchased by forty countries, showcased at festivals, and receiving numerous awards.
Originally studying law, Nagy-Homoki transitioned to filmmaking after his passion for nature led him to photography. He excelled in this field and became a member of the International Federation of Photographic Art. In 1949, he was commissioned to make a film by the Hungarian News and Documentary Film Factory, prompting him to leave his legal career behind. His debut feature-length film, "Wildwater Country" (1951), which showcased the birdlife of Lake Fehér near Szeged, brought him recognition both domestically and internationally, including the award for Best Cinematography at the 1952 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Throughout his career, Nagy-Homoki pursued perfection in his work, emphasizing patience and mastery of the craft. He produced multipart films such as the "Pluto and Puck" series for Hungarian Television, featuring a raccoon and a raven, showcasing his dedication to capturing the unique and unrepeatable scenes of nature.
Engraver: Andrea Horváth
Obverse
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Depicts István Homoki-Nagy as a film director during filming, with a camera. The engraver's privy mark is visible at the bottom right corner of the portrait. On the left side, in two horizontal rows, "HOMOKI-NAGY" and "ISTVÁN" are placed above each other, while in the middle, the birth and death years "1914-1979" are featured. Below, in handwriting, the inscriptions "From Blossom Time" and "to Autumn Frost" can be read. HOMOKI-NAGY |
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Reverse
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Depicts the main characters from István Homoki-Nagy's film "Buddies". Along the bottom, the inscription "HUNGARY" is displayed, while to the right, the denomination and "FORINT" are seen in two horizontal lines. On both the left and right sides, the motif of a film reel perforation is portrayed, housing the mint mark "BP." and the year of issue "2014." 2000 |
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2000 Forint
KM# 865 Adamo# EM287
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Copper Nickel |
Weight | 27 g |
Diameter | - |
Width | 39.6 mm |
Height | 26.4 mm |
Thickness | 3 mm |
Shape | rectangular |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Budapest Mint (BP)
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