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Hofi Tükre DVDs 1, 2, 3,4, 5, and 8 / Hungarian comedian Géza Hofi / Hofi's Mirror
Made in Hungary
Region 0 PAL DVDs
Publisher: Hungaroton
!!! Condition of these DVDs is USED VERY GOOD / LIKE NEW !!! As pictured !!!
- Performer: Géza Hofi (1936–2002) was a highly influential and beloved figure in Hungarian entertainment. His unique humor was known for its sharp political and social commentary, especially during Hungary's communist Kádár era.
- Content: The DVDs feature his cabaret acts, which are characterized by Hofi's direct and witty observations of Hungarian life, politics, and culture.
- Format: The DVDs compile footage from the archives of Hungarian Television (MTV). Many of the performances were broadcast during New Year's Eve programs.
- DVD releases: Various volumes of Hofi Tükre were released starting in the early 2000s, often produced by Hungaroton. Examples include:Region coding: The DVDs were typically released in the PAL format for Region 0 (or "All Regions"). This means they will play on most European DVD players, but require a multi-region DVD player for use in countries like the United States and Canada.
- "Sztárparádé – Armstrong paródia" (1968): A five-minute performance in which Hofi parodies Louis Armstrong.
- "Szilveszter – Rózsa Sándor paródia" (1971): A 24-minute routine from a New Year's Eve special, featuring Hofi's parody of the Hungarian outlaw Sándor Rózsa.
- "Koncert – ...": An additional concert performance, though its exact contents are not specified in available descriptions.
- Release year: 2002
- Label: Hungaroton
is the second DVD in the series compiling vintage performances of the Hungarian comedian, Géza Hofi. Released by Hungaroton, the 69-minute DVD features classic cabaret acts originally broadcast on Hungarian Television.
- "Temetném a munkát - 'Ha én gazdag lennék...'" (1984): This performance includes the routine where Hofi discusses "burying work," including the song "If I were rich...".
- "Mi a szerelem?": The DVD also contains the "What is love?" sketch, though its original broadcast date is less readily available.
- Directors: Iván Bánki and Ádám Horváth are credited as directors for the included footage.
- Audio: The video features Hungarian Mono audio.
- Video format: The DVD is presented in a 4:3 black-and-white format, reflecting the original television broadcasts.
- Release year: 2002.
- Label: Hungaroton
is the third DVD in the series compiling the performances of the legendary Hungarian comedian, Géza Hofi. Released by Hungaroton in 2004, the 84-minute DVD features classic cabaret acts and sketches that were originally broadcast on Hungarian television.
- "Hófehérke" (Snow White): A routine known for its biting commentary.
- "Tiszta Őrültek háza" (House of Pure Madmen): A sketch that critiques social issues.
- "Meggyúrtuk Hofi Gézát" (We Worked Over Géza Hofi): A performance from 1981, which was also included in a later special.
- "Hofi Szilveszter 1991" (Hofi New Year's Eve 1991): The full special from 1991, capturing Hofi's humor during the post-communist transition.
- Release year: 2004
- Label: Hungaroton
- Format: DVD, PAL region-free
- Audio: Hungarian 5.1
- Runtime: 84 minutes
Hofi Tükre No. 4 (2005)
includes some of Hofi's most popular and representative performances from the Kádár era, where his political humor flourished using devices like implicature to deliver sharp, socially relevant commentary.
- "Hofi-Koós Show" (1969): An early, collaborative performance with vocalist János Koós. It includes parodies of well-known songs like "Lullaby (Louis Armstrong)" and "When the Saints Go Marchin' In".
- "Odüsszeusz" (1972): A routine from a New Year's Eve special where Hofi, dressed in a costume from a TV series of the same name, delivers a scathing critique of society and politics.
- "Rhoda Scott" (1973): A humorous and charming parody of the American organist Rhoda Scott, who was popular in Hungary.
- "A luk" (1973): A very short, punchline-based sketch that has since become a famous catchphrase.
- "Újságárus" (1976): A well-known performance centered on the character of a newspaper vendor.
- Extra Features: A documentary on the creation and inauguration of Hofi's statue on Nagymező Street in Budapest, along with a promotion for a book about his life.
- Release year: 2005.
- Label: Hungaroton.
- Format: DVD, PAL all regions.
- Audio: Hungarian 5.1.
- Runtime: Approximately 82 minutes, including extras.
is the fifth DVD in the series compiling vintage performances of the Hungarian comedian, Géza Hofi. Released by Hungaroton in 2006, it features several cabaret acts and sketches originally broadcast on Hungarian television, primarily from the 1970s and 1980s.
- "Nevezz csak Cucinak" ("Just call me Cuci") (1982): This routine from a 1982 New Year's Eve show is the longest performance on the DVD. Lasting nearly 48 minutes, the routine is an example of Hofi's mature, observational humor.
- "Iván Kozirev öntőmunkás elbeszélése arról, hogyan költözött új lakásba" (1975): This is the story of Iván Kozirev, a foundry worker, and how he moved into a new flat. The performance shows Hofi's ability to create vivid characters to comment on life in socialist Hungary.
- "Fredi és Beni" (1971): The "Fredi and Beni" sketch is another well-known segment.
- Release year: 2006.
- Label: Hungaroton.
- Format: DVD, PAL all regions.
- Audio: Hungarian Dolby Digital 5.1.
- Runtime: Approximately 68 minutes.
is the eighth DVD in the series compiling vintage performances of the Hungarian comedian, Géza Hofi. Released by Hungaroton in 2009, this volume features some of Hofi's earliest acts from the 1960s, showcasing his beginnings as a talented impressionist and parodist.
- Performances from 1967 and 1968, a period when Hofi was first rising to fame on the Hungarian radio and with live parodies around the country.
- The content focuses on his parodies, a style that established him as a master mimic before he fully developed his satirical cabaret routines.
- Release year: 2009.
- Label: Hungaroton.
- Format: DVD, typically Region 2 PAL (compatible with European DVD players).
- Audio: Hungarian.
- Runtime: Approximately 61 minutes for the main content.
- Extras: The DVD also includes over 32 minutes of extras.