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To commemorate the 151st anniversary of the birth of Adolph Zukor (born: Czukor Adolf), the founding father of Paramount Pictures, one of the world’s largest film studios, a ceremony was held in his home village of Ricse (northeastern Hungary).
On behalf of the Hungarian Hollywood Council, the Hungarian Film Academy and the Municipality of Ricse, a wreath was laid at the memorial plaque in the lobby of the local community center, reports Magyar Nemzet. After welcoming remarks by Mayor István Vécsi, the great film mogul was remembered in a roundtable discussion moderated by Balázs Bokor, President of the Hungarian Hollywood Council.
The president stressed that without Adolph Zukor, the film world would not be what it is today.
Zukor had a fundamental influence on the development of film production and the history of the Hollywood film industry.
Márta Horváthné Fekszi, CEO of Origo Film Group, presented the workings of Europe’s second largest film studio and its role in today’s film industry. Zsolt Pozsgai, Béla Balázs Award-winning director, deserving artist, and Sándor Gerebics, film director and founding member of the Hungarian Film Academy, spoke about the current situation of independent Hungarian filmmaking, the impact of the Zukor heritage, the behind-the-scenes of film production, and the validation of their own methods and vision.
The participants visited the Adolph Zukor Memorial House, which opened in 2023, in the birthplace of the world-famous filmmaker.
Underlining the importance of Zukor’s legacy, the Hungarian Hollywood Council has declared January 7 as Adolph Zukor Memorial Day.
Via Magyar Nemzet, Featured image via Wikipedia