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The High-Stakes Maneuver

The High-Stakes Maneuver

Original Title: A nagy játszma

20251h 1m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2025

Runtime

1h 1m

Storyline

In this gripping documentary, Telex delves into the massive scandal surrounding Hungary’s central bank foundations under Governor György Matolcsy. After auditors uncovered that tens of billions of forints went missing from the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) foundations, the film investigates how the Matolcsy family and their allies allegedly used state-managed institutions to enrich themselves using public funds. Through in-depth reporting and interviews, the documentary reveals how these financial networks were woven around MNB structures and highlights the apparent passivity of the Hungarian state in the face of the unfolding scheme .

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 1m
Jun 18, 2025
Digital Release
Jun 22, 2025
Languages
Hungarian
Director
Máté Szilágyi
Production
Telex
Telex
Production Countries
Hungary

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