Germany / Nov 06, 2025 / Cottbus Film Festival
1h 30min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Based on true events, Mayflies is the story of a famous Hungarian assassin from the 1930s – Pipás Pista. It starts with his arrest, and it is revealed that he was born as a woman but lived with a male identity. In prison, while waiting for execution, he forms a relationship with Irma, a pastor’s daughter, who teaches him to read and write. Their relationship develops into a strong bond that results in clemency being granted for Pista. However, Irma must pay the price for it. Their ambiguous love story is still relevant 100 years later, when manipulation and corruption still affect our choices.
Main cast
Genres
Thriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Pipás |
| Original language | Magyar (HU) |
| Spoken languages | Magyar |
| Production countries | Hungary |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 5 marzo 2026 |
| Production | Ferenc Pusztai, Linda Pfeiffer |
| Writer | Emília Goldberg, Gábor Móray |
| Cinematography | Gábor Szilágyi |
| Assistant directors | Emília Goldberg |
| Music | Botond Lelkes |
| Sound | Botond Lelkes |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Hungary / Mar 05, 2026
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