Hungary selects historical drama ‘Semmelweis’ for 2025 International Oscars

Semmelweis University Screening

VERDICT: Lajos Koltai’s film portrays the life and work of Ignác Semmelweis, the Hungarian obstetrician who challenged traditional theories and sought to combat one of the most devastating diseases of the 19th century, puerperal fever.

September 10th, 2024

Hungary has chosen the historical drama “Semmelweis,” directed by Lajos Koltai, as its e

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