FATHER FATHER

FATHER FATHER

11 Min | Jozsef Trefeli | Australia, Switzerland

Dancer József Trefeli, named after his grandfather whom he never met, embarks on a deeply personal journey. His father, a Hungarian immigrant, fled to Australia in 1956 following the Hungarian Revolution. Drawn by the echoes of his heritage, József seeks to reconnect with the language and culture of his ancestors. Guided by his father’s voice and cherished stories, he ventures to his ancestral homeland, uncovering a legacy interwoven with history and memory.

#ContemporaryDance #HungarianRevolution #CulturalIdentity #ImmigrantStory #FamilyLegacy

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documentary

Director

Jozsef Trefeli

József Trefeli is an Australian of Hungarian origins living in Geneva, Switzerland. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance Trefeli is choreographer, director, dancer, singer and actor working in film, theatre, opera, cabaret and music groups.

Noteworthy works include Creature, awarded the “Swiss Dance Prize” in 2017. Ipseity receiving five nominations for the “Golden Mask” awards in 2021. For screen What Are We Fighting For? was created in collaboration with Bartek Sozanski in 2022.