AZ ELVÁNDORLÁS A VAJDASÁGI MAGYAR FILMEK KONTEXTUSÁBAN
THE REPRESENTATION OF EMIGRATION IN VOJVODINA HUNGARIAN FILMS

Summary/Abstract: Emigration has not only resulted in demographic changes in the life of the Hungarian community in Vojvodina but has also had profound cultural and social consequences. The study examines how Vojvodinian Hungarian films portray the phenomenon of emigration and how a generation of local filmmakers approaches this topic. The analysis also explores the visual and narrative tools through which the dilemma between home and a foreign land is represented, as well as how space, landscape, and everyday environments become carriers of identity. – These cinematic representations highlight that emigration is not merely depicted as an economic or social decision, but as a deeply personal experience connected to memory, language, and communal belonging. In the analysed works, emigration often appears as both a personal and collective loss; however, some films also emphasize the opportunities offered by mobility, the hope of a new beginning, and the possibility of reshaping identity. – The research includes the analysis of both documentary and fiction films. The focus is placed on the works of filmmakers such as Roland Ferge, Ákos K. Kovács and Tamás Oláh, whose diverse genre and stylistic approaches reflect the social realities of the region. In addition, Ulrich Seidl’s film “Import/Export” is also analysed in order to examine Vojvodinian films within a broader European perspective and to demonstrate how they fit into wider cultural trends and movements. This comparative approach makes it possible to explore how regional films engage with contemporary migration discourses and connect to international cinematic trends and interpretations of identity.

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