The Inventor

The Inventor

2020 · 126 min · ★ 7.4 · Drama

This biopic traces the life of Dr. József Béres from the development of the "Béres drops" to his struggles under the Communist regime in Hungary.

Directed by Bence Gyöngyössy · Written by Bence Gyöngyössy

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