朱迪特·埃莱克（Judit Elek），Filmmaker and screenwriter Judit Elek (1937–2025) graduated in 1961 from the Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest and joined Mafilm as an assistant director. Between 1962 and 2011, she made multiple short films, documentaries and features. In her stories she explored difficult social situations, human loneliness, and attempts to establish contact. Her films are characterized by deep social sensitivity and a documentary approach. During her career, she was invited to the Film Festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Venice, Locarno, Mannheim and Oberhausen.