Pelikan Blue

What follows the collapse of oppression? In post-Soviet Hungary, young people gaze at a world suddenly full of opportunity — but realize that dreams of adventure are still out of reach without money. The film follows three young men, Ákos, Petya and Laci, who decide to change that — for themselves and for their peers. What begins as a personal quest grows into a vast underground network of forgers, sellers, and buyers. Their tickets are cheaper than the official ones, but there’s one strict rule: never reveal the source. Pelikan Blue, Hungary’s first film to combine animation and documentary in such an innovative way, captures the spirit of freedom and the hunger for adventure after decades of censorship and control.