Hungarian director Karoly Ujj Mészáros – usually known for his film commercials – has turned his talents to full length features with a story of a Fox-fairy, a character from Japanese folklore; any man who falls in love with one is doomed to die.<br /><br /> Mészáros’ heroïne is Liza, who cares for the Japanese ambassador’s widow and whose only friend is Tomy Tani, the ghost of a Japanese singer who only Liza herself can see.<br /><br /> The film, premiered on 19th February, attracted 17.5 thousand viewers in the first week, putting it in fifth spot in the Hungarian box-office. Critics say Liza might even make it big outside of Hungary.<br /><br /> The film pays tribute to some of the director’s cinematic influences including Wes Anderson, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, and Aki Kaurismäki but the blend of styles produces a result that is quite unique. <br /><br /> The movie cost 1,4 million euros to make, with half of that coming from the Hungarian National Film Fund.<br /><br /> Liza, the Fox-Fairy is having its international premiere at the F
