Istvan Szabo

The book offers a comprehensive analysis of István Szabó's influential filmmaking, highlighting his exploration of ethical and existential dilemmas against the backdrop of 20th and 21st-century Europe. Susan Rubin Suleiman examines key films, including the Academy Award-winning Mephisto and Final Report, addressing profound questions about identity, collaboration under authoritarianism, and community amidst conflict. Central to Szabó's work is the philosophical inquiry into how individuals navigate their choices and identities in the face of uncontrollable historical forces.