The High-Stakes Maneuver
Jun 18, 2025 · 1h 1m
Director
Máté SzilágyiOverview
In this gripping documentary, Telex delves into the massive scandal surrounding Hungary’s central bank foundations under Governor György Matolcsy. After auditors uncovered that tens of billions of forints went missing from the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) foundations, the film investigates how the Matolcsy family and their allies allegedly used state-managed institutions to enrich themselves using public funds. Through in-depth reporting and interviews, the documentary reveals how these financial networks were woven around MNB structures and highlights the apparent passivity of the Hungarian state in the face of the unfolding scheme .
Cast of The High-Stakes Maneuver
Crew of The High-Stakes Maneuver
Máté SzilágyiDirector- Fruzsina ElődWriter
- András PusztayProducer
- Noémi GombosCamera Operator
- Ágnes BozsóCamera Operator
- Máté FillérAnimation
- Péter SomogyiArt Designer
- Bátor TóthSet Runner
- Barna BakosSet Runner
- Janka ArnótszkyProject Manager
- Miklós JeneiProject Manager
- Tímea KolozsváriProject Manager
- Márta BereiProduction Assistant
- Tamás SziliEditorial Staff
- Tamás NémetEditorial Staff
About The High-Stakes Maneuver
What is The High-Stakes Maneuver about?
In this gripping documentary, Telex delves into the massive scandal surrounding Hungary’s central bank foundations under Governor György Matolcsy. After auditors uncovered that tens of billions of forints went missing from the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) foundations, the film investigates how the Matolcsy family and their allies allegedly used state-managed institutions to enrich themselves using…
When was The High-Stakes Maneuver released?
The High-Stakes Maneuver was released on June 18, 2025.
How long is The High-Stakes Maneuver?
The High-Stakes Maneuver runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).
Who directed The High-Stakes Maneuver?
The High-Stakes Maneuver was directed by Máté Szilágyi.
Who is in the cast of The High-Stakes Maneuver?
The cast of The High-Stakes Maneuver includes András Dezső (Gógyis Gedeon) and Laura Döbrösi (Döbrösi Laura).