Hippolyt

Hippolyt

1999 · 93 min · ★ 5.9 · Comedy

Mr. Schneider became wealthy after the end of the communism, but still remained a simple man. Her wife although wants a lackey.

Directed by Katalin Petényi · Written by Róbert Koltai

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