Principe Rudolf is the rebellious crown prince and the narrative center. He ridicules Sofia, rejects marital and dynastic expectations, provokes his father’s authority, and turns sexual freedom, scandal, and staged madness into political defiance. He leads his companions against Generale and is ultimately killed when the authorities regain control.
An aspiring film student who is denied a scholarship after his father is jailed. He takes a job as a land surveyor, where he meets Iliasz and becomes increasingly aware of political and social injustice. He photographs state hygiene workers rounding up gypsies, and the resulting work helps him gain admission to the school that had previously rejected him.
The second Zsadányi in the credit order, from the same aristocratic family as the protagonist, sharing the family surname as a brother or close relative. He belongs to the milieu of the noble household that is directly shaken by the peasant revolt at the heart of the film.
Géza is a musician whose music and ideas offer Juli a glimpse of a life less constrained by appearances and rules. Their connection grows amid uncertainty and pressure from those around her. Savanyú warns him to leave Juli alone, but the group eventually departs without resolving Géza and Juli’s relationship.
An external figure or peer connected to the school environment, representing connections beyond the confined boarding school setting.
Central spiritual figure whose life story is translated by Léo and subsequently portrayed by the main cast in a surreal, timeless Tibetan setting.
Vecellin leads the foreign knights who assist István in the decisive conflict. His forces help defeat Koppány's army, making him an important military ally in the struggle over succession and contributing directly to the victory that enables István to secure the throne.
Not mentioned in the provided plot summaries.
Lajos Balázsovits has 38 screen credits in a career dating back to 1968. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Kapa and Pepe Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Requiem, Private Vices, Public Virtues, The Upthrown Stone. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
