The Alchemist and the Virgin

1998Movie1 h 38 min

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

A romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The story is set in the present day. László Sziráki, a womanizer and chemistry professor, is searching for the secret of making gold, but one component is missing. He wants fame and a solution to his financial problems. When he meets Esthena, an eccentric philosopher who wants to lose her virginity, he succeeds in turning plastic into gold. But he, a shrewish and shrewd man, does not recognise the exceptional nature of this encounter and pushes her away. Sophika, the wise grandmother of Syracuse, also meets Esthena: she sees her as a kindred spirit and assigns her to her grandson. But in the meantime, Mr. Maci, Esthéna's bumfordian and buffalo-loving gladiator knight, who will do anything for the girl, begins to pursue the alchemist out of jealousy. Will Syracuse find the answer to the alchemist's question? And is making gold even important?

Feels like

  • Hungarian Romantic Comedy
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Alchemy and Philosophy
  • Searching for Meaning
  • Contemporary Setting
  • Family Dynamics
  • Quirky Romance
  • Philosophical Undertones

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Zoltán Kamondi
Written by
Zoltán Kamondi

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Facts

August 20, 1998 · 1 h 38 min · Drama

Released
August 20, 1998
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Hungarian
Made in
France, Hungary, Poland

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Alchemist and the Virgin worth watching?"

Questions about The Alchemist and the Virgin

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Is The Alchemist and the Virgin worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.8).

Is The Alchemist and the Virgin okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Alchemist and the Virgin good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Alchemist and the Virgin plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Alchemist and the Virgin in English?

Hungarian

No, it was made in Hungarian.