Murder, passion and horse racing

Kincsem is the name of the most famous thoroughbred racehorse in Hungary, which became a national icon (“Kincsem” means “My Treasure” in Hungarian). It won fame around the world for not losing a single one of its 54 races, in the 1870’s – a record that has still not been broken, globally. It’s known the world over, as the “Miracle Horse”.
Many books and tributes have been written about the legendary horse, and it took director Gabor Herendi seven years to write the script of this unique movie. The movie portrays the pulsating life of horse racing, and within it, a stormy love story between two rivals woven into the political fabric of the country.
In the opening scene, aristocratic horse trainer Sando Blaskovich is shot dead by his former military comrade Count Otto von Oettingen, after the Hungarian Revolution. A witness to the murder, Blaskovich’s young son Erno loses everything including his palatial family home, which now becomes the property of his father’s slayer.
The film jumps 20 years, when Erno has become a dandy and womaniser, who frequents the top brothels of the country. He is a happy-go-lucky man, even though he is always short of money.
Erno’s life changes, when he encounters Kara, the tough and spirited daughter of Count Oettingen, and Kincsem, a wild and seemingly untameable horse. And while he is taming the horse and making him a world champion, he falls in love with Klara and plots his revenge on the man who murdered his dad. 
The screening of “Kincsem-Bet for Revenge” is supported by the Embassy of Hungary, which will serve snacks and drinks. Hungarian ambassador Dr Peter Jakab will introduce the film.
Entry is Bt20 and reservations can be made at Error! Hyperlink reference not valid., by email to yuttinai@tkpark.or.th and filmforum17@gmail.com or by going to the website www.TKPark.or.th.