Ordódi György
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| Born | Ordódi György 9 November 1942 Budapest, Hungary |
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| Years active | 1964–present |
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Ordódy György (born 9 November 1942) is a Hungarian film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his extensive work in Hungarian and international cinema. He has directed numerous historical and documentary films and has collaborated with some of the most prominent Hungarian filmmakers. His works frequently explore Hungarian history, particularly the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.
Early Life and Education
György Ordódy was born in Budapest, Hungary, on 9 November 1942."Ordódy György Biography". Szentekalman.hu. Retrieved 2024-03-17. At the age of 14, he participated in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956."Ordódy György's Role in the 1956 Revolution". Mediaklikk.hu. 2016-10-22. Retrieved 2024-03-17. He later graduated from the Piarist High School in Vác. After completing his studies, he served in the military from 1962 to 1964. Between 1964 and 1967, he worked at the Pannónia Film Studio as a cameraman and later as an assistant director.[1]
Career
In 1968, Ordódy joined MAFILM (Magyar Filmgyártó Vállalat), where he worked on major Hungarian productions, including Egri csillagok as a production assistant.[2] During the 1970s and 1980s, he worked with notable Hungarian directors such as Keleti Márton, Várkonyi Zoltán, Fábri Zoltán, and Szabó István. In 1978, he became an action director and contributed to numerous Hungarian and international films, including 80 huszár, Viadukt, Vivat Benyovszky!, Red Heat, and Colonel Redl.[3]
Ordódy also directed several historical documentaries, including Magyarország levegőjét szívtam[4], Az 1956-os forradalom anatómiája[5], and Vadon.[6]
Following the dissolution of the MAFILM studio in 1992, he became editor-in-chief of Kispest Television, where he established a modern cable television studio. In 1993, he joined Duna TV at the invitation of director Sára Sándor, where he worked as an editor-director and later as a coordination director."Hungarian Cinema Recognizes Ordódi György". HVG. 2024-02-10. Retrieved 2024-03-17. Over 17 years at Duna TV, he was responsible for producing numerous documentaries and television programs, including Magyarország első világháborúja II. rész - A nagy háború.[7]
Personal Life
György Ordódy is married to Judit Ordódi, a producer and production manager. He has two children from his first marriage, György and Tamás Ordódi[8], and one child with Judit Ordódi, Katalin Ordódi. His interests include history, horses, and classical music. Since 1993, he has lived in Solymár, in the Kerekhegy area.[9]
Filmography
Feature Films
Fenegyerek (1985)"Fenegyerek (1985)". Port.hu. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
Báthori Erzsébet (1986)"Báthori Erzsébet (1986)". Port.hu. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
Vadon (1987–88)"Vadon (1987-88)". Port.hu. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
Észak-Dél ellen (1988–89)"Észak-Dél ellen (1988-89)". Port.hu. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
Documentaries
Sissi, a magyarok királynője (1991)"Sissi, a magyarok királynője (1991)". Mediaklikk.hu. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
Ruszkik haza! (1998)"Ruszkik haza! (1998)". Mediaklikk.hu. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
Ki volt Tóth Ilona? (1999)"Ki volt Tóth Ilona? (1999)". Mediaklikk.hu. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
Trianon 100 (2020)"Trianon 100 (2020)". HVG. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
Hősök, vitézek (2023)"Hősök, vitézek (2023)". HVG. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
Az 1956-os forradalom anatómiája (2016)"Az 1956-os forradalom anatómiája (2016)". HVG. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
Magyarország első világháborúja - A nagy háború (2016)"Magyarország első világháborúja - A nagy háború (2016)". Mediaklikk.hu. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
Magyarország első világháborúja - Az Aranykor 1867-1914 (2014)
Az igazi helyszínelők (2010)"Az igazi helyszínelők (2010)". Mediaklikk.hu. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
Awards and Honors
Hűség a Hazáért Érdemkereszt (2000)"Hűség a Hazáért Érdemkereszt (2000)". HVG. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
'56-os Szabadságharc Lovagkereszt (2004)"56-os Szabadságharc Lovagkereszt (2004)". HVG. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
Tóth Ilona díj (2016)"Tóth Ilona díj (2016)". Mediaklikk.hu. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
Magyar Érdemrend Lovagkereszt (2020)"Magyar Érdemrend Lovagkereszt (2020)". HVG. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
Balázs Béla díj (2024)"Balázs Béla díj (2024)". HVG. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
Awards and Recognition
György Ordódy has received multiple accolades for his contributions to Hungarian cinema. In 2020, he was awarded the Magyar Érdemrend Lovagkereszt (Knight's Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit) for his lifelong work in Hungarian filmmaking.[10]
References
- ↑ "Ordódi György Filmography". Port.hu. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ↑ "Ordódi György Filmography". Port.hu. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ↑ "Ordódi György and Hungarian Action Films". Mediaklikk. 2019-03-01. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ "Hungarian Film Review – Magyarország levegőjét szívtam". Filmvilág. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ "Interview with Ordódi György on 1956 Documentary". Solymár Online. 2016-10-21. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ "Vadon Film Review". EveryHorses. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ "Hungary's First World War II – The Great War". Mediaklikk. 2024-03-10. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ "Tamás Ordódi – IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ↑ "Ordódi György's Personal Life and Interests". Mediaklikk. 2022-03-18. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ "Recipients of the Hungarian Order of Merit 2020". Infostart. 2020-08-18. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
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