Song Brothers
Originally released in 2015. Song Brothers is a documentary/music film. directed by Balázs Lévai.
Starring János Csík, Marianna Majorosi, and Attila Szabó
Synopsis
A folk musician recovering from a near-fatal car accident covers a pop icon’s song, incorporating a small Romanian folk band’s motif, resulting in Hungary’s biggest hit in a decade. Quimby, an alternative rock band since 1991, paused in 2003 when singer Tibor Kiss went to rehab. After returning, he wrote “Broken glass paradise,” inspired by his recovery, but it didn’t succeed immediately. Years later, the Hungarian Csík Band covered it, making it a massive hit. Formed in 1988 by János Csík, the band gained popularity by covering pop/rock songs with folk instruments. Their cover of “Broken glass paradise,” featuring a Transylvanian folk motif, was viewed over 15 million times on YouTube, with many mistaking it for a traditional folk song.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 24, 2015
10 years ago
Language
HU
Original language
Country
Hungary
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HU
Production Companies
- Éclipse Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Song Brothers about?
A folk musician recovering from a near-fatal car accident covers a pop icon’s song, incorporating a small Romanian folk band’s motif, resulting in Hungary’s biggest hit in a decade. Quimby, a...
Who directed Song Brothers?
Song Brothers was directed by Balázs Lévai.
When was Song Brothers released?
Song Brothers was released on May 24, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Song Brothers?
The main cast of Song Brothers includes János Csík, Marianna Majorosi, Attila Szabó, Tamás Kunos, Péter Makó.