The Hungarian Dressmaker.

The Hungarian Dressmaker, directed by Iveta Grofova, is a haunting wartime drama set in WWII Slovakia, near the Hungarian border. The story follows Marika, a Hungarian widow risking everything to hide a young Jewish boy in her home under the Nazi puppet regime. As Marika faces personal loss and oppressive societal forces, the film brings Slovakia’s ethnic tensions and historical complexities to life. Grofova’s masterful storytelling delves into themes of sacrifice and moral ambiguity, forcing viewers to confront a dark chapter of Slovak history.